Which of the following is a disadvantage of online surveys? They result in high response bias They lead to higher cost per completed interview than other methods. They involve slow data acquisition. They are less convenient for using visual stimuli They require extensive coding after the data is collected.

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Corinne Sanders

18 December, 06:08

Which of the following is a disadvantage of online surveys? They result in high response bias They lead to higher cost per completed interview than other methods. They involve slow data acquisition. They are less convenient for using visual stimuli They require extensive coding after the data is collected.

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Kathleen Hawkins · Answer 1

"They result in high non-response bias" is a disadvantage of online surveys.

Option: A

Explanation:

To several market analysts online surveys have become the default tool. It is fairly so. The ease of accessibility and the use of online surveys also in turn creates issues in itself. The advantages and disadvantages of online surveys are listed below:

Advantages:

Accessible to most target audiences. Generally no cost-based geographic restrictions. Motivate flexible framework with countless question forms and formats.

Disadvantages:

Poorly chosen networks of dissemination can contribute to skewed data, low success rates and a host of other possible problems. Difficulty targeting other groups of respondents, like those without internet access or samples of non-customers in niche sectors.