The Small-Scale Version of a Survey That Is Conducted Before

question 13

Multiple Choice

The small-scale version of a survey that is conducted before the actual survey is distributed is referred to as a(n)

• A) random survey.
• B) stratified study.
• C) observational study.
• D) pilot study.
• E) purposeful survey.

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Definitions:

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