Which of the Following Is a Weakness of Self-Report Surveys

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a weakness of self-report surveys?

• A) They offer very limited information about the social backgrounds of respondents (e.g. family factors, peer influences).
• B) They tend to focus only on serious offenses.
• C) They are often given in schools, so individuals not attending school (e.g. truants, dropouts) are excluded.
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Price Floor

A government-imposed minimum price above the market equilibrium price, preventing the price of a good or service from falling below this level.

Equilibrium Price

The equilibrium price is the market price at which the supply of an item equals its demand, leading to stable market conditions.

Market Imbalances

Situations where the quantity supplied of a good does not equal the quantity demanded, leading to surpluses or shortages.

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price.