Practice Disadvantages - 11.3.4.2 | Unit 11: Research Methodologies in Social Sciences | IB Board Grade 12 – Individuals and Societies
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Practice Questions

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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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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

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 Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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