A research study focuses on the sexuality of gays and lesbians in a population.Problems in sampling arise as many gays and lesbians are closeted and some may even be in heterosexual marriages.Which of the following methods of data collection is most likely to be suitable for this study?

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Web-based surveys may provide more anonymity for participants and therefore increase the likelihood of closeted individuals being willing to participate. Face-to-face interviews may be too intrusive and direct observations may not be feasible for studying such a private and personal topic. Magazine surveys may not reach an accurate sample of the population as they may only reach a specific demographic.

A Research Study Focuses on the Sexuality of Gays and Lesbians