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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Definitions:

Social Desirability

The tendency of respondents to answer questions in a manner that will be viewed favorably by others, often skewing survey results.

L Data

Life data, which encompasses information about a person's behavior in natural environments, often used in psychological studies for real-world relevance.

Multiple Factors

Refers to a situation or phenomenon that is influenced by more than one element or cause.

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)

A neuroimaging procedure that measures brain activity by detecting changes associated with blood flow, used to understand brain function.