The Data Collection Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

The data collection is

• A) best turned over to the program staff since they are on the scene and can easily handle the activity.
• B) to be handled by someone without direct knowledge of the setting of the program since it is usually a rather mechanical process.
• C) likely to be corrupted even by well-meaning program staff members if they are permitted to control data collection.
• D) fairly simple since confidentiality is not an issue in applied social research projects.

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