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What is the main advantage of using questionnaires and surveys?

They allow for a high level of accuracy in the data collected
They are ideal for studying complex data patterns
They are more effective at tracking information over time
They can be used to study a large pool of participants in a short amount of time (correct)

What is the purpose of a longitudinal observational study?

To study a specific behavior in a short amount of time
To track the same participants over a long period of time (correct)
To study the effects of a treatment on a group of participants
To collect a large pool of data in a short amount of time

What is a limitation of using mail-in surveys and questionnaires?

They can be time-consuming to complete
They require a high level of researcher involvement
They may have a low response rate (correct)
They are only suitable for quantitative research

What is an advantage of using observational studies in research?

They can provide insight into natural behaviors in a real-world setting (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of interviews in research?

They involve a written list of questions for the subject (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of having two researchers present during an interview?

It allows one researcher to take notes while the other observes nonverbal cues (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of selecting a research method?

To achieve useful results in investigations (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of research method involves using numbers to measure data?

Quantitative research method (C) Signup and view all the answers

What do researchers record during observational studies?

What they see participants doing or saying (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main categories of research methods?

Qualitative and quantitative research methods (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why do researchers use qualitative research methods?

To explore information and non-numerical data (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of research methods in studying scholarly topics?

To collect data and achieve useful results (A) Signup and view all the answers

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