RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
THE NEED FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
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only a small number of subjects need to be accessed.
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a large amount of data can be gathered.
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the chance of experimenter error is removed
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subjects will not know if they are part of a control orexperimental group
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Detailed explanation-1: -Advantages of surveys include having a large population and therefore a greater statistical power, the ability to gather large amounts of information and having the availability of validated models.
Detailed explanation-2: -Which of the following are advantages of survey research? Survey research is usually quick and economical. Survey research is less concerned with interviewer or observer bias. Surveys may help the researcher dispel certain preconceptions and discover issues that might have been otherwise overlooked.
Detailed explanation-3: -Surveys can help gauge the representativeness of individual views and experiences. When done well, surveys provide hard numbers on people’s opinions and behaviors that can be used to make important decisions.
Detailed explanation-4: -Use trained, professional interviewers: Conducting in-person surveys allows a trained interviewer to provide assistance, answer questions, and ensure respondents remain focused and engaged while completing the survey.