Which of the Following Statements About Panels Is FALSE

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about panels is FALSE?

• A)Panels typically allow the collection of more classification information than cross-sectional studies.
• B)Panel data is more accurate than cross-sectional data because panel data tend to be freer from errors associated with reporting past behavior.
• C)Panels reduce interviewer-respondent bias because of a trust built up through repeated contacts between the two individuals.
• D)Nonrepresentativeness of panel members may be a major weakness of longitudinal designs.
• E)All of the above statements about panels are true;none of the above are false.

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Setup Cost

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Lead Time

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