METHODS OF RESEARCH
PRACTICAL RESEARCH
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Sampling
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Interviews
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Observations
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Questionnaires
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Detailed explanation-1: -Experiment is not a method of data collection. Experiment is a procedure which can be repeated for indefinite times.
Detailed explanation-2: -The main techniques for gathering data are observation, interviews, questionnaires, schedules, and surveys.
Detailed explanation-3: -Among the given options, the research question is not the type of data collection, but all the other mentioned options, that is, unstructured interviewing, postal survey questionnaires and the participant observation are the types of data collection. Hence, the option (A) is correct.
Detailed explanation-4: -Three of the most popular methods are: Direct Observation • Experiments, and • Surveys. A survey solicits information from people; e.g. Gallup polls; pre-election polls; marketing surveys. The Response Rate (i.e. the proportion of all people selected who complete the survey) is a key survey para-meter.