When quantitative data are desired,________ and ________are more appropriate research instruments.
A)observation; focus groups
B)interviews; focus groups
C)observation; interviews
D)surveys; experimentation
E)surveys; observation

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Quantitative data involves numerical measurements and surveys and experimentation are the most appropriate research instruments to gather such data. Surveys involve asking a fixed set of questions to a large group of people, while experimentation involves manipulating variables to observe the effect on an outcome. Both methods produce numerical data that can be analyzed statistically. Observation and focus groups are more appropriate for qualitative data, which involves gathering descriptive information about opinions, behaviors, and experiences. Interviews can be used for both quantitative and qualitative data, but they are less standardized than surveys and may not produce numerical data.

When Quantitative Data Are Desired,________ and ________Are More Appropriate Research

When Quantitative Data Are Desired, and Are More Appropriate Research