Which one of the following is FALSE about surveys?
A. Survey development is as much a science as it is an art.
B. All good surveys are developed following the scientific method.
C. Reliability and validity are important issues when developing surveys.
D. Constructing surveys is a simple and quick process if the scientific method is followed.
Ans: D
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