Cynthia is conducting a survey on the prevalence and patterns of substance abuse in her city.Which of the following problems is she likely to encounter while using this method of data collection?
A)The assumption that a person's behavior is consistent and stable.
B)The inability to sample a large number of people.
C)The assumption that surveys have to be conducted only in person.
D)Some participants may not tell the truth and instead give socially acceptable answers.

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This is a common problem when conducting surveys on sensitive topics like substance abuse. Participants may be hesitant to give truthful answers due to fear of judgment or legal consequences, which can lead to inaccurate data. Cynthia may need to consider alternative methods or follow-up interviews to increase response validity. The other options are not necessarily problems associated with surveys, but rather limitations or considerations that may need to be addressed.

Cynthia Is Conducting a Survey on the Prevalence and Patterns