Scientists Always Prefer Direct Measurement Over Indirect Measurement Because

question 31

Multiple Choice

Scientists always prefer direct measurement over indirect measurement because:

• A) Indirect measurements are difficult to administer in field settings
• B) Direct measurement is much easier to implement
• C) Indirect measurement is more time consuming as it requires the investigator to create, administer, and record the data from the measurement tool
• D) Indirect measurement requires them to make assumptions between what is measured and what it is supposed to represent

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