Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Triangulation involves the use of multiple methods to measure a given phenomenon.
2. In the context of research methods, “reliability” refers to the accuracy of measurement.
3. Simulation entails research strategies that attempt to mimic or imitate a more complex social reality.
4. Unobtrusive measures are clandestine, secretive, or nonreactive methods of gathering data.
5. Contrary to methodological narcissism no one method has any inherent superiority over any other.


1. True
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. True

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