What is a general limitation of using surveys in psychological research?

a. Studies using surveys are less likely to be approved by the IRB committee.
b. Surveys require a large time and manpower commitment, relative to other forms of psychological methods.
c. Difficulty in identifying and eliminating bias in survey data is a design limitation for studies using surveys.
d. Researchers are less likely to find significant results with surveys than with other behavioral methods.


Answer: c. Difficulty in identifying and eliminating bias in survey data is a design limitation for studies using surveys.

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