Practice Disadvantages (11.3.3.3) - Unit 11: Research Methodologies in Social Sciences
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Practice - Disadvantages - 11.3.3.3

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Question 1 Easy

What is one disadvantage of surveys?

💡 Hint: Think about how participants answer survey questions.

Question 2 Easy

Name a challenge of conducting interviews.

💡 Hint: Consider the time it takes to gather detailed responses.

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Question 1

What is a major disadvantage of surveys?

Limited questions
Risk of bias
High cost

💡 Hint: Think about how people might want to appear socially acceptable.

Question 2

True or False: Observational studies are always objective.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider if observers might influence what they see.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a research project requiring both surveys and interviews. Discuss the trade-offs of using both methods in terms of data quality and bias.

💡 Hint: Think about how combining methods might affect overall findings.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a case study on workplace environment and reflect on how its findings may not be applicable to all businesses. What are the implications for generalizability?

💡 Hint: Consider the diversity of workplace environments and how they may differ.

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