As Researcher Could Use Unobtrusive Methods of Gathering Network Data

question 1

Multiple Choice

As researcher could use unobtrusive methods of gathering network data including phone records, email records, or interoffice envelopes. What is a potential weakness of all of these methods?

• A) Each method provides an accurate record of communication.
• B) Each method can be collected without causing a Hawthorne effect.
• C) Each method may fail to capture some of the most important communication.
• D) Each method may fail to capture the frequency of communication.

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