what are the advantages and disadvantages of online research?
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This article describes advantages and disadvantages of online research data collection. Two major advantages are reduced cost and fewer respondent errors and omissions. Two major disadvantages are biases inherent in the data collection process and possible security or confidentiality concerns.
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['Open access;', 'Rapid publication;', 'Lower costs;', 'High visibility and international readership;', 'Links to articles referenced and later articles that cite the paper;', 'Unlimited space for figures, extensive data and even video footage;', 'May reduce publication bias; and.']
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Pros: Perhaps the greatest advantage of primary research is that it allows the researcher to obtain original data that are current and highly specific to his or her needs. Cons:  Because of the processes involved, primary research can be very time-consuming, sometimes requiring months or even years.
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The primary data have own advantages and disadvantages: (i) Advantages of primary data: Advantages of primary data are as follows: The primary data are original and relevant to the topic of the research study so the degree of accuracy is very high.
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['Productivity. Pros: Online collaboration gives team members the tools they need to work with others from any location, including from home and while travelling. ... ', 'Efficiency. Pros: Employees typically spend three hours a day searching for information and/or writing emails. ... ', 'Cost. ... ', 'Audience. ... ', 'Security. ... ', 'Project Management.']
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['Commute. Research has shown that too much time is wasted when employees have to commute to work. ... ', 'Quality family time. Most women find it hard balancing their work and family. ... ', 'Save on costs. This is one of the advantages of working online. ... ', 'Flexibility. ... ', 'Laxity. ... ', 'Distractions. ... ', 'House chores. ... ', 'Missed networking opportunities.']
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Costs are very important advantage of emails. Sending an email is much cheaper then phoning, or sending normal letters. Beside a lot of advantages, Internet has some disadvantages too. First of disadvantages is that people who spend too much time sitting in the front of computer can easily gets ill.
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['Low labour costs. Since online payments are usually automatic, they have lower labour costs than manual payment methods, such as cheque, money order, cash and EFTPOS.', 'Convenience for online sales. ... ', 'Automatic. ... ', 'Fast transaction speed. ... ', 'Low risk of theft.']
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['Both online learning and traditional learning require a great amount of work.', 'Giving and receiving feedback is important in both environments.', 'Assignments are a huge part of the learning experience.']
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['The Internet. The Internet is an invaluable resource of information. ... ', 'Libraries. The Internet has not yet replaced libraries, books, journals and other critical publications. ... ', 'Questionnaires and Surveys. Surveys and questionnaires provide social researchers with quantifiable information. ... ', 'Statistics and Data Analysis.']
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["One size doesn't fit all. One of the main disadvantages of e-learning is that it doesn't appeal to all learning styles. ... ", 'Isolation. ... ', 'Tech issues. ... ', 'Lack of control.']
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Disadvantages Of Online Learning Competition between colleagues can be very stimulating and students will only benefit from it. Online learning cannot offer human interaction. Another disadvantage refers to the fact that online courses cannot cope with thousands of students that try to join discussions.
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['Resolve specific research issues. Performing your own research allows you to address and resolve issues specific to your own business situation. ... ', 'Better accuracy. ... ', 'A higher level of control. ... ', 'Up-to-date information. ... ', 'You are the owner of the information.']
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['Personal Inclination. The chief motivation in the way of selecting research problem is the personal inclination of the researcher. ... ', 'Resources Availability. ... ', 'Relative Importance. ... ', 'Researcher Knowledge. ... ', 'Practicality: Practicality is also responsible for the selection. ... ', 'Time-lines of the Problem. ... ', 'Urgency.']
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['17 Digital Technology Disadvantages. Data Security. ... ', 'Data Security. Digital technology means that vast amounts of data can be collected and stored. ... ', 'Crime and Terrorism. ... ', 'Complexity. ... ', 'Privacy Concerns. ... ', 'Social Disconnect. ... ', 'Work Overload. ... ', 'Digital Media Manipulation.']
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The advantages of electronic data processing include speed, efficiency, reduced labor, accuracy and reduced costs. In terms of speed, information stored and managed through an electronic data processing system can be retrieved almost without delay on the Internet or on an internal network.
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['6 Important Benefits Of Online Communication. ... ', '#1: Flexible in Nature. ... ', '#2: Very Cost Effective. ... ', '#3: Easy Connectivity. ... ', '#4: Increase the Efficiency & Productivity. ... ', '#5: Group Video Calls. ... ', '#6: Convenient. ... ', 'Conclusion.']