Which of the Following Is a Drawback of Self-Report Surveys

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a drawback of self-report surveys?

• A) It can hold only a limited number of questions.
• B) It involves a large number of people in the evaluation process.
• C) It may have biased results if the surveyor's judgement is biased.
• D) It comprises of a large number of complex statistical data.
• E) It may result in the respondent lying to create a good impression.

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Definitions:

Researchers Control

Refers to the various methods and techniques researchers use to minimize influences that could deviate or invalidate the results of their study.

Observer Bias

A type of research bias that occurs when an observer's expectations, beliefs, or preferences influence the outcomes of a study or experiment unintentionally.

Observer Drift

A phenomenon in research where there is a gradual shift in how observers interpret or code data over time, potentially affecting the reliability of the results.

Pygmalion Effect

The phenomenon in which higher expectations lead to an increase in performance.