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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?

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?

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?

The extent to which findings can be generalized to other populations Signup and view all the answers

How did Porterfield use surveys as part of his research?

He created a self-report survey based on juvenile court records Signup and view all the answers

Why are surveys versatile in research?

Because they allow researchers to ask questions on various topics and formats Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for presenting statements that people tend to agree with more than disagree with?

Acquiescence bias Signup and view all the answers

How can fence-sitting bias be minimized?

Eliminating neutral values Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for when respondents choose an answer even though they don't understand the question?

Floating bias Signup and view all the answers

How can double-barreled questions be improved?

Including only one question per query Signup and view all the answers

Which type of question involves asking multiple questions in a single query?

Double-barreled questions Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for choosing neutral values instead of taking a side on a difficult issue?

Fence-sitting bias Signup and view all the answers