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Question 1. Below are some variables and samples in social and policy research. For each situation, decide whether or not you think a survey is appropriate-and if not, in what other ways you might obtain the information.
a) To find out the annual budgets of a sample of nonprofit organizations
b) To find out about the job satisfaction of a sample of employees of a large public agency
c) To find out the salaries of a sample of employees of a large public agency
d) To find out how many high school students in a sample use tobacco
Question 2. The City of Tampa, Florida, runs a system of senior centers where older citizens of the city can obtain services, information, and opportunities for social interaction. The city government is interested in conducting a user satisfaction survey of the centers' clients. What survey mode would you suggest that the city use? Explain why your suggested approach is better than other alternatives.
Question 3. A large high-tech company is concerned about retaining employees and wants to assess their job satisfaction. What survey mode would you suggest that the company use? Explain why your suggested approach is better than other alternatives.
Question 4. Explain the pros and cons of web/internet surveys.