It Difficult to Assess Causality Using Survey Data Because

question 58

Multiple Choice

It difficult to assess causality using survey data because:

• A)cross-sectional (vs. longitudinal) data are rarely available
• B)it is difficult to determine if there is a correlation between the independent and dependent variable
• C)people tend to lie on surveys
• D)random assignment is not used in survey research
• E)using the appropriate sampling techniques is too costly for most survey researchers

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