The Most Common Instrument Used to Collect Primary Data Is

question 45

Multiple Choice

The most common instrument used to collect primary data is the ________.

• A) human eye (through observation)
• B) Internet
• C) bar-code reader (behavioral data research)
• D) video camera (e.g., focus-group research)
• E) questionnaire

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Definitions:

Jacobsen Syndrome

A rare genetic disorder characterized by a deletion on chromosome 11, leading to developmental delays and physical abnormalities.

Chromosome 11

One of the 23 pairs of chromosomes in humans, containing genes that play roles in the immune system, among other functions.

Genetic Defects

Abnormalities in an organism's DNA that lead to diseases or malformations, sometimes hereditary and can be present at birth or develop over time.

Cloning Mammals

The process of creating a genetically identical copy of a mammal by using the DNA from a somatic cell.