In Quantitative Research, It Is Common for Researchers to Ask

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Multiple Choice

In quantitative research, it is common for researchers to ask questions and offer a variety of fixed answers from which to choose-such as multiple-choice questions. This approach is advantageous for all the following reasons except:

• A) responses can be summarized in percentages, averages, or other statistics.
• B) it simplifies analysis of the replies.
• C) it is more convenient for computer analysis.
• D) respondents may reply faster and easier.
• E) it limits the broad range of possible answers to ones envisioned by the researchers.

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