Advantage of Surveys in Psychological Research

Very Easy Unit 1: Scientific Foundations Research Methods

In psychology research, the methodology used to gather data can significantly affect the results. A common method in psychological research is a survey, which allows researchers to collect data from a large number of respondents efficiently. Which of the following best describes the primary advantage of using a survey in psychological research?

Surveys allow researchers to observe behaviors in natural settings.

Surveys provide qualitative data through open-ended questions.

Surveys can be distributed to a large number of people quickly.

Surveys are the only method that guarantees accurate results.

Surveys require in-depth interviews for effective data collection.

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