In all but which of the following situations would a survey be the appropriate method of gathering data?
A) assessing the community's attitudes about community policing
B) interviews with offenders in prison
C) evaluation of a new law that your state legislature is proposing
D) assessing the opinions of prosecutors and judges about court docket delays

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Surveys may not be appropriate to gather data from offenders in prison as they may not be forthcoming or may not be able to respond truthfully due to fear of retaliation or other reasons. In such cases, other methods such as interviews or focus groups may be more appropriate. For the other options, a survey could be an effective method of gathering data.

In All but Which of the Following Situations Would a Survey