A Disadvantage of the Survey Method Is That

question 50

Multiple Choice

A disadvantage of the survey method is that

• A)it is difficult to maintain anonymity and confidentiality.
• B)there are high costs involved in actually collecting this type of data.
• C)self-reports of behavior can be inaccurate.
• D)they require a considerable time commitment from subjects.

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Definitions:

Placebo

is a substance or treatment with no therapeutic effect given to a participant in a study as a control to test the efficacy of another treatment, or used to elicit a psychological benefit through the belief in the treatment.

Metronome

A device used by musicians that marks time at a selected rate by giving a regular tick sound.

Meat Powder

A substance made from dried and pulverized meat, used as nutritional supplement or in cooking.

Contingency View

A management approach suggesting that organizational effectiveness stems from fitting design and operational practices to contextual factors.