One of the Problems in Gathering Data in Social Research

question 76

Multiple Choice

One of the problems in gathering data in social research is:

• A)Values
• B)Theories
• C)Methods
• D)Bias
• E)Science

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Definitions:

Probability Sample

A sample selected from a population in a way that every element has a known and non-zero chance of being selected.

Member Validation

Asks respondents who were observed and/or interviewed to judge the authenticity of the research narrative.

Authenticity

The quality of being genuine, real, or true, rather than counterfeit or fake, often valued in people, objects, and experiences.

Random-Digit Sampling

A method in which participants are selected for a study through the generation of random numbers, ensuring a representative sample.