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Survey research is a method of collecting data from a sample of individuals through self-report measures. Surveys can be administered in a variety of formats, including online, by phone, by mail, or in person.

One of the main advantages of survey research is that it allows researchers to collect a large amount of data from a diverse sample of individuals in a relatively short amount of time. Surveys are also relatively inexpensive to administer and can be used to study a wide range of topics.

However, there are also some limitations to survey research. One limitation is that surveys rely on self-report measures, which may not always be accurate. People may not always remember or report their behaviors or attitudes accurately, or they may be influenced by social desirability bias, which is the tendency to present oneself in a more favorable light.

Another limitation of survey research is that it is subject to sampling error, which occurs when the results of a study do not accurately represent the entire population due to the fact that the sample is not representative of the population. This can be caused by issues such as nonresponse bias, which occurs when certain individuals are more or less likely to participate in the survey.

Despite these limitations, survey research is a valuable tool for collecting data and can be used to gain insights into the attitudes, behaviors, and experiences of a diverse group of individuals. By carefully designing and administering surveys and taking steps to minimize bias and sampling error, researchers can use survey research to contribute to our understanding of various phenomena.

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