While Collecting and Preparing Data, a Difference Between Questioning and Observation

question 53

Multiple Choice

While collecting and preparing data, a difference between questioning and observation is that questioning approaches _____.

• A) need fewer researchers than observation approaches
• B) need not examine data for data-entry errors and inconsistencies
• C) do not allow researchers to collect information about factors such as motivation and past behavior
• D) enable researchers to collect a wider array of data
• E) focus on collecting data that does not need coding

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Definitions:

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Return On Assets

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