Asked by naman dhiman on Jun 17, 2024

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One of the problems with survey research is

A) that people are willing to express an opinion even when they have no idea what they are talking about.
B) that it is very difficult to obtain a sufficient number of participants.
C) not knowing how to operationally define the independent variables.
D) the difficulty of finding a convenience sample of participants.

Survey Research

A research method involving the collection of information from a sample of individuals through their responses to questions.

Independent Variables

are variables in an experiment that are manipulated by the researcher to observe their effect on dependent variables, crucial for establishing causal relationships.

Convenience Sample

A type of non-random sampling where participants are selected based on their availability and willingness to take part.

  • Recognize the advantages and limitations of using surveys in psychological research.
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Sarah CornellJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Survey research relies on people self-reporting their opinions, and some individuals may feel pressure to provide an answer even if they are not knowledgeable about the subject. This can lead to inaccurate data.