Participant surveys are a frequent part of social science research as a relatively easy and low cost means of gathering data. However, in self-reports, participants may deliberately lie or unintentionally misrepresent their activities. To combat this, many researchers suggest that self-reporting should be used in tandem with other, objective methodologies in order to -------Which choice most logically completes the text?ensure that participates understand the questions and limit unintentional misrepresentations. eliminateverify that there is no skewing of the data based on inaccurate information.eliminateselect only participants who are at a low-risk of providing false or inaccurate answers.eliminateestablish alternate funding sources so that scientists don't have to rely on cheap but less accurate means of data-collection.

Self-report measures gather data about people by _____.Multiple choice question.examining census reportsasking them questionsasking their friends and family about themexamining their behavior at work

News reporting agencies often want to find the public’s opinion on current events. One particular agency is considering two different strategies to collect this data by collecting responses to online surveys. The two strategies are outlined below.Strategy One:1. Uses a database to store all of the survey responses2. Stores some data as text and some data as numbers3. Will track extra information about the survey taker that won’t be publicly visibleStrategy Two1. Uses a single spreadsheet to store all of the survey responses2. Stores all data as numbers3. Will not track any information other than the survey responsesWhich of the following statements is the most accurate comparison of these strategies?Strategy One will make it easier to sort and filter the data, while Strategy Two will make it easier to graph the dataStrategy One will cause problems because of the mixed data types, while Strategy Two will make it very easy to find specific data.Strategy One will allow the agency to conclude more about the public’s opinion because it tracks extra metadata, while Strategy Two will make it hard to find trends and access particular pieces of the data.Strategy One will require less cleaning and manipulation of the data, while Strategy Two will require a significant amount of extra computation to use the data.

If volunteers complete an internet-based survey on a sensitive and potentially distressing topic, one of the ethical considerations that is hard to deal with isSelect one:a.reaching people who might not take distressing topics seriously.b.providing any necessary compensatory followup.c.debriefing the participants after they complete their responses.d.informing the participants that they can leave the study at any time.

Which factor is crucial for the success of people shadowing?(1 Point)Limited time spent with usersConducting surveys beforehandEngaging with a diverse set of usersAvoiding direct user observation

Our data analytics team often surveys clients to get their feedback. If you were on the team, how would you ensure the results do not favor a particular person, group of people, or thing?1 pointEnsure the survey sample represents the population as a whole.Make sure the wording of the survey question does not encourage a specific response from participants. Give participants enough time to answer each survey question.Instruct participants to share their name and contact information.