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brutforce · **on:** Jun 29, 2018

One disadvantage of secondary data is that it cannot be converted to conform to a researcher's needs.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

A _______________ is, loosely speaking, what researchers wish to make inferences about but for which researchers lack the resources (time, funds, energy) to conduct a full census.
a. sampling units c. sampling frame
b. study population d. sample element

Jayson · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 29, 2018

Answer to Question 1

F
Data transformation is the process of changing the original form of data to a format more suitable for achieving a stated research objective.

Answer to Question 2

B
For all practical purposes, the study population should be conceptualized as the aggregation of elements from which the sample is actually selected, knowing it is virtually impossible to select elements from an entire population.