Which of the Following Is a DISADVANTAGE of Using Existing

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a DISADVANTAGE of using existing sources of data for research?

• A) Researchers often seek answers to questions the data does not directly address.
• B) Researchers have to spend a great deal of time and money to get the data.
• C) Researchers do not have access to existing sources.
• D) Existing sources of data are never relevant to the contemporary world because they emerged from a different time and place.

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Definitions:

Double-booking

A practice in scheduling where two or more appointments are arranged at the same time slot, often to maximize efficiency or accommodate urgent needs.

Time-specified Scheduling

An appointment system where patients are given specific times for their visits, intended to increase efficiency and reduce wait times.

Wave Scheduling

A scheduling system where patients are scheduled in groups at the top of the hour, allowing for flexibility in appointments.

Open-hours Scheduling

A healthcare appointment system that allows patients to visit without a prior appointment during specified hours.