The Most Common Data Collection Method in Social Science Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

The most common data collection method in social science is asking people questions. This is called survey research. This is one of the research methods used in basic and applied criminal justice research. Surveys are used for descriptive, _____, and applied research.

• A) explanatory, exploratory
• B) evaluation and outcome
• C) outcome and assessment
• D) baseline and conclusive

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Definitions:

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