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What is the main purpose of a survey?
What is the main purpose of a survey?
- To analyze historical data
- To conduct experiments on social settings
- To obtain information from a sample through their responses (correct)
- To collect data from a specific group of individuals
What is an omnibus survey?
What is an omnibus survey?
- A survey limited to a specific demographic
- A survey that focuses on a single research question
- A survey that covers a broad range of research topics (correct)
- A survey conducted by only one social scientist
What is an advantage of surveys in terms of efficiency?
What is an advantage of surveys in terms of efficiency?
- They eliminate the need for sample generalizability
- They provide deep insights into a narrow topic
- They lead to faster decision-making
- They measure many variables without increasing time or cost significantly (correct)
What does an external validity of a survey refer to?
What does an external validity of a survey refer to?
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How did Porterfield use surveys as part of his research?
How did Porterfield use surveys as part of his research?
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Why are surveys versatile in research?
Why are surveys versatile in research?
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What is the term for presenting statements that people tend to agree with more than disagree with?
What is the term for presenting statements that people tend to agree with more than disagree with?
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How can fence-sitting bias be minimized?
How can fence-sitting bias be minimized?
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What is the term for when respondents choose an answer even though they don't understand the question?
What is the term for when respondents choose an answer even though they don't understand the question?
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How can double-barreled questions be improved?
How can double-barreled questions be improved?
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Which type of question involves asking multiple questions in a single query?
Which type of question involves asking multiple questions in a single query?
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What is the term for choosing neutral values instead of taking a side on a difficult issue?
What is the term for choosing neutral values instead of taking a side on a difficult issue?
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