Question

For each of the following​ situations, indicate what type of data collection method you would recommend and discuss why you have made that recommendation.

a. collecting data on the percentage of people who text while driving people who text while driving

A.The data should be collected with direct observation so that the data collected are accurate.

B.The data should be collected by telephone or written surveys because they are the cheapest and easiest methods.

C.The data should be collected by personal interviews so that the questions can be properly interpreted by the interviewer.

D.The data should be collected by experiment so that both internal and external validity can be controlled.

b. collecting data on the price of a cheese pizza at restaurants in the state

A.The data should be collected with direct observation so that the data collected are accurate.

B.The data should be collected by telephone or written surveys because they are the cheapest and easiest methods.

C.The data should be collected by personal interviews so that the questions can be properly interpreted by the interviewer.

D.The data should be collected by experiment so that both internal and external validity can be controlled.

c. collecting data on customer satisfaction with the service provided by a pet store

A.The data should be collected with direct observation so that the data collected are accurate.

B.The data should be collected by telephone or written surveys because they are the cheapest and easiest methods.

C.The data should be collected by personal interviews so that the questions can be properly interpreted by the interviewer.

D.The data should be collected by experiment so that both internal and external validity can be controlled.

Answer 1

a. collecting data on the percentage of people who text while driving people

A.The data should be collected with direct observation so that the data collected are accurate.

b. collecting data on the price of a cheese pizza at restaurants in the state

B.The data should be collected by telephone or written surveys because they are the cheapest and easiest methods.

c. collecting data on customer satisfaction with the service provided by a pet store

C.The data should be collected by personal interviews so that the questions can be properly interpreted by the interviewer.