In a Survey Using a Split-Ballot Design, Which of the Following

question 43

Multiple Choice

In a survey using a split-ballot design, which of the following is true?

• A) Surveys are mailed out in two batches separated by at least one week.
• B) Different forms of a survey include some different questions and are administered to selected subjects.
• C) Respondents in an interview are given separate forms to be sealed in individual envelopes.
• D) Respondents are surveyed twice within a short interval to assess consistency.

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Definitions:

Polyandry

A mating system in which a female has multiple male partners during a breeding season.

Polyandrous Females

Females that mate with multiple males during a breeding season, often to increase genetic diversity of their offspring.

Polygyny

A mating system in which one male mates with multiple females, often leading to complex social structures and competitive behaviors among males.

Female Behavior

A broad term describing the actions or reactions of female individuals of a species, often studied in the context of mating, parental care, and social interactions.