What is a benefit of using surveys in psychological research?
a. Surveys allow researchers to collect a large amount of data in a relatively small amount of time.
b. Using surveys allows researchers to be exempt from IRB approval.
c. Participants respond more truthfully in surveys than in interviews.
d. Surveys provide more in-depth data than methods that measure actual behavior.
Answer: a. Surveys allow researchers to collect a large amount of data in a relatively small amount of time.
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