They can be used to investigate problems in realistic settings. The cost of surveys is reasonable when one considers the amount of information gathered (some online surveys are free). A large amount of data can be collected with relative ease from a variety of people. Surveys allow researchers to examine many variables. Surveys are not constrained by geographic boundaries; they can be conducted almost anywhere.

1. 
 They can be used to investigate problems in realistic
settings.
 The cost of surveys is reasonable when one considers
the amount of information gathered (some online
surveys are free).
 A large amount of data can be collected with relative
ease from a variety of people. Surveys allow
researchers to examine many variables.
 Surveys are not constrained by geographic
boundaries; they can be conducted almost anywhere.
10/14/2022
Muhammad Awais
(facebook.com/awwaiis)
Advantages of Survey

2. 
 The most important disadvantage is that
independent variables cannot be manipulated the
way they are in laboratory experiments.
 Inappropriate wording or placement of questions
within a questionnaire can bias results.
 The wrong respondents may be included in survey
research. (lie about age).
10/14/2022
Muhammad Awais
(facebook.com/awwaiis)
Disadvantages of Survey