Name one advantage and one disadvantage of using surveys as a way to collect data.

What will be an ideal response?


Surveys can be used to study a wide range of topics and can collect data from a large number of people. Surveys can be conducted in person, over the telephone, or on the Internet. A disadvantage to survey research is that people sometimes respond in ways that they think are socially acceptable rather than saying what they honestly think and believe.

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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