Social Researchers Have Special Difficulties, Not Often Faced by Other

question 12

Multiple Choice

Social researchers have special difficulties, not often faced by other scientists, due to:

• A) the many possibly alternate interpretations of large sample sets
• B) a "vested interest" in the results
• C) the researcher is a member of that which he/she studies
• D) all of the above
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Standard Time

The predetermined amount of time that should be taken to complete a job or task under normal working conditions.

Allowance

A planned amount of time or cost added to an estimate to account for uncertainties, or an amount of money given at regular intervals for a specific purpose.

Constant Allowances

Fixed sums or quantities that are allocated regularly, such as allowances in budgets or time estimations in project management.

Performance Rating

A quantitative assessment often used to evaluate the efficiency, output, or success of an individual, system, or organization in achieving its objectives.