Which Research Method Is Useful for Describing Features of a Large

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which research method is useful for describing features of a large population without having to interview everyone?

• A) the natural experiment
• B) self-administered questionnaire
• C) content analysis
• D) participant observation

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