What Are the Two Main Types of Research Instruments Used

question 146

Multiple Choice

What are the two main types of research instruments used to collect primary data?

• A)surveys and samples
• B)questionnaires and mechanical devices
• C)focus groups and online databases
• D)online panels and experiments
• E)personal interviews and online focus groups

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Definitions:

Financial Institutions

Entities that provide financial services, including banks, insurance companies, pension funds, brokerage firms, and others.

Realized Rate

The actual return earned on an investment over a given time period.

Investment Horizon

Investment horizon refers to the total length of time an investor expects to hold an investment or portfolio before liquidating it.

Promised Yield

The return a bond issuer commits to pay to bondholders, usually expressed as an annual percentage.