The Most Common Method of Data Collection Used by Survey

question 21

Multiple Choice

The most common method of data collection used by survey researchers is:

• A) an experimental design
• B) an observational design
• C) a questionnaire
• D) in-depth interviews

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Definitions:

Counterbalance

Counterbalance refers to a method used to reduce bias in experimental design by varying the order of conditions among participants to even out potential confounding variables.

Within-Subject Designs

Experimental designs where the same group of participants is exposed to each condition of the experiment, allowing direct comparison of different treatments or conditions on the same subjects.

Experimental

Pertaining to a method of inquiry involving controlled testing and observation to explore cause-and-effect relationships.

Meta-Analysis

A statistical technique for combining the results of many studies on a particular topic, even when the studies used different data collection methods.