A major problem with the survey method is:

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Aidentifying the group to be questioned

Bthat it cannot reveal very much about signification psychological events in the lives of the people

Cobtaining enough information in a short amount of time

Dobtaining a representative sample of subjects to be questioned

Correct answer

D. obtaining a representative sample of subjects to be questioned

Explanation

The correct answer is obtaining a representative sample of subjects to be questioned.

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