Practice Disadvantages (11.3.4.2) - Unit 11: Research Methodologies in Social Sciences
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Practice - Disadvantages - 11.3.4.2

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Question 1 Easy

What is one disadvantage of using surveys in research?

💡 Hint: Think about how questions might affect answers.

Question 2 Easy

Why might interviews be time-consuming?

💡 Hint: Consider the nature of the data gathered.

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Question 1

Which of the following is a disadvantage of surveys?

Can cover large populations
Risk of bias
Cost-effective

💡 Hint: Think about how the wording can affect responses.

Question 2

True or False: Observational studies are not influenced by the observer's presence.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when people know they are being watched.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a research plan that incorporates surveys, interviews, and observational methods. Discuss potential disadvantages of each method you chose.

💡 Hint: Look at specific characteristics of each method.

Challenge 2 Hard

Critique a published case study. What are the potential biases in its methodology, and how could these affect the results?

💡 Hint: Focus on the researcher's role and the context of the study.

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