What Is One of the Major Disadvantages of Using Existing

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is one of the major disadvantages of using existing statistics compared to other quantitative forms of data collection?

• A)The sample is often limited to university undergraduates.
• B)Interviewer effect can be an issue.
• C)A fairly limited range of research questions can be addressed with this technique.
• D)It can take the researcher a considerable amount of time to become acquainted with the data.
• E)The conditions under which the research and data gathering take place are often artificial.

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