Kayley Is Trying to Decide Whether to Study the Relationship

question 294

Multiple Choice

Kayley is trying to decide whether to study the relationship between alcohol consumption using survey research techniques on the one hand,or experimental research methods on the other.Which of the following alternatives most accurately identifies considerations Kayley should keep in mind as she plans her research?

• A) Survey responses are prone to biases, but survey work allows you to identify causes and effects. Experimental research is more artificial, but allows you to control variables.
• B) Both survey research and experimental methodology involve somewhat artificial conditions. However, both survey research and experimental research are fairly easy to conduct.
• C) Both survey research and experimental methodology allow you to identify causes and effects. However, experimental research usually involves artificial laboratory conditions, while survey responses may reflect biases.
• D) Experimental research usually involves artificial laboratory conditions, but it would allow you to identify causes and effects. Survey research does not allow cause-effect-conclusions, and survey responses may reflect biases.

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Definitions:

Delimitation

The process of establishing boundaries or limits, often used in research to define the scope of a study.

Inductive Organization

A method of structuring information that starts with specific instances or evidence and builds toward a general conclusion.

Subjective Nature

The characteristic of being based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than external facts.

Functional Report

A document that focuses on the outcomes and results of specific functions or departments within an organization.