Survey research: process and limitations.
Background: Survey research is a non-experimental research approach used to gather information about the incidence and distribution of, and the relationships that exist between, variables in a predetermined population. Its uses include the gathering of data related to attitudes, behaviours and the i...
| Publicado en: | International Journal of Therapy & Rehabilitation Vol. 16; no. 1; pp. 9 - 16 |
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Mark Allen Holdings Limited
Jan2009
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