In selecting an instrument for a research project, the primary consideration is:
A) Whether the instrument captures the conceptual meaning of the phenomena of interest
B) Whether the instrument is familiar to the researcher
C) Whether the instrument is costly
D) Whether the instrument has a good reputation
A
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