A cover letter
A) provides context for the research.
B) provides legitimacy for the project.
C) is not really necessary for mail surveys.
D) should also be used with in-person interviews.
E) provides context for the research and legitimacy for the project.

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A cover letter for a research project provides context for the research by explaining the purpose and significance of the study, as well as providing legitimacy for the project by establishing the credentials of the researcher or institution conducting the study. This is important regardless of whether the survey is conducted through mail or in-person interviews. Therefore, the best choice is E, which includes both of these important functions.

A Cover Letter