The social survey is a widely used method of collecting and analyzing social data for academic, government, and commercial research.

Characteristics of Surveys

Surveys are characterized by two essential elements (Marsh, 1982): the form of the data and the method of analysis.

Form of Data

Surveys produce a structured set of data that forms a ...

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