Identify four methods of collecting data through surveys, and list one advantage and one disadvantage of each method
Research Method Advantage Disadvantage
Questionnaire survey by mail Inexpensive, not limited geographically Low response rate
Personal interview Gain in-depth answers and explore sensitive topics Expensive and time consuming
Telephone interview Inexpensive, relatively quick turnaround Low percentage of respondents with usable information
Email polling Inexpensive, easy, and yield quick response Limits response to those with computer access
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Atlanta Company sold equipment for cash. The income statement shows a gain on the sale of $1020. The net book value of the asset was $3810. Which of the following statements describes the cash effect of the transaction?
A) negative cash flow of $4830 for financing activities B) negative cash flow of $2790 for operating activities C) positive cash flow of $4830 from investing activities D) positive cash flow of $2790 from investing activities
An advisory opinion has the same effect as an order resulting from adjudications
a. True b. False
The difference between quantitative and qualitative analyses is that:
A. quantitative analysis employs member checking. B. qualitative data analysis is largely inductive. C. the data used in qualitative analyses is numerical in nature. D. quantitative analysis tends to be ongoing and iterative. E. qualitative data quantifies the magnitude of variables.