Which Method of Data Gathering Is Most Likely to Result

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which method of data gathering is most likely to result in information that represents the personal biases and opinions of the person giving the information?

• A) a questionnaire
• B) an interview
• C) observation by the analyst
• D) system documentation

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Definitions:

Applied Research

A form of systematic inquiry involving the practical application of science. It accesses and uses some part of the research communities' (the academia's) accumulated theories, knowledge, methods, and techniques, for a specific, often state-, business-, or client-driven purpose.

Darwin's Theory

The scientific theory of biological evolution that explains how species evolve over time through natural selection.

Functionalists

Scholars in various fields, especially in sociology and psychology, who study how societal institutions and processes function to meet the needs of a society or an individual.

Perspectives

Different ways of viewing or approaching a subject or issue, influenced by individual experiences, beliefs, and knowledge.