Modern Forms of Survey Methods
Online surveys and SMS (Short Messaging Service) surveys are modern additions to which traditional data collection method?
- Personal interview
- Census enumeration
- Mailing questionnaire survey — Correct Answer
- Telephone interview
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Online surveys and SMS surveys are modern additions to the traditional Mailing Questionnaire Survey method.
Key Points:
- Online surveys and SMS surveys share the same advantages as mailing: no interviewer influence, anonymity, access to remote respondents.
- They also share limitations: cannot be used by those without internet/mobile access, possibility of non-response.
- These modern methods are increasingly popular for market research, political surveys, and academic research.
- They represent the digital evolution of the traditional questionnaire method.
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