10 Questions
What is a key consideration when designing survey instruments?
Generating standardized, quantifiable data
Which type of interview involves asking respondents a series of open-ended questions?
Unstructured interview
What can interviews generate in terms of data?
Both standardized quantifiable and qualitative data
In what way does observation differ from interviewing?
Observation documents actual behavior rather than responses related to behavior
What is a challenge when conducting real-world experiments?
Lack of control over variables
What is a key aspect of the observation process that researchers need to consider?
Planning, observing, recording, reflecting, and authenticating
What is a characteristic of surveys?
Offering confidentiality to respondents
What is an advantage of real-world experiments over pure experimentation?
The ability to study cause and effect relationships in real-world contexts
What is a requirement for pure experimentation?
Inclusion of a randomly assigned control group
Which step is crucial in the data collection process regardless of the method used?
Thorough planning and execution
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