Suppose You Are Doing a Survey in Which Sample Quality

question 15

Multiple Choice

Suppose you are doing a survey in which sample quality and precision are of utmost importance, and you need to ask some critical open-ended questions. Which survey mode would work best?

• A) face-to-face interview
• B) telephone interview
• C) mail questionnaire
• D) mixed mode combining telephone interviews with a mailed questionnaire

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Definitions:

Prevailing Wage

The average wage paid to employees in a specific area or industry, often determined for purposes of setting minimum wage levels on government contracts.

Black Market Activities

Transactions that take place outside of officially sanctioned channels, often illegal or unregulated by the government.

Market Efficiency

The degree to which market prices reflect all available, relevant information, leading to optimal allocation of resources.

Quota

A regulatory limit on the quantity or value of a particular product that can be traded or produced.