Question: Practical Report: Investigating the Advantages and Disadvantages of Using the Internet to Collect Questionnaire Data
Answer: This study aimed to identify the advantages and disadvantages of using the internet to acquire valid questionnaire data. Because of the rise in the number of studies conducted via the internet, and the extent to which past research has supported its potential for scientific progress, it seems appropriate to investigate whether the internet also has a negative dimension. The investigator intended to experience the internet first-hand by uploading a questionnaire and then running a validity test on a randomly selected set of inputted data. The results of this test were successful. However, more dangerous aspects of the internet became apparent whilst researching and investigating this topic, bringing to light the possible need to integrate multiple research methodologies in future studies....(short extract)
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- Subject: Psychology
- Course: Research Methods
- Level: Degree
- Year: 2nd/3rd
- Mark: 71%
- Words: 2979
- Date submitted: December 27, 2010
- Date written: December, 2003
- References: Yes
- Document type: Essay*
- Essay ID: 3572
