A company sponsoring a new Internet search engine wants to collect data on the ease of using it.
Which is the best way to collect the data?
A) simulation
B) observational study
C) sample survey
D) census
E) experiment

Question

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A sample survey would be the best way to collect data on the ease of using the new search engine. This would involve selecting a representative sample of users and asking them to rate the ease of use on a scale. A census would be too time-consuming and costly, an experiment may not be ethical or practical in this case, a simulation may not accurately reflect real-life usage, and an observational study may not provide enough information on the specific aspects of ease of use.

A Company Sponsoring a New Internet Search Engine Wants to Collect