It Is Best to View Observation as a Complement to Survey

question 52

True/False

It is best to view observation as a complement to survey methods,rather than as being in competition with them.

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Definitions:

Sample Statistic

A sample statistic is a numerical measure that describes a characteristic of a sample, such as the mean or standard deviation, derived from data collected from a subset of a population.

Sample

A subset of individuals, items, or data taken from a larger population for the purpose of analysis.

Average Age

The mean age of a group of individuals, calculated by adding their ages together and dividing by the number of individuals.

Random

A process or selection made without method or conscious decision, which is unpredictable and without a discernible pattern.