Which statement about surveys is true?

• A. They Require Only Open-Ended Questions.
• B. They Are Economical For Reaching A Large Audience.
• C. They Are Not Suitable For Closed-Ended Questions.
• D. They Do Not Involve Stakeholders Answering Questions.

Answer: (B)

Surveys are a data collection method designed to gather input from many people with relatively low cost per respondent, making them especially effective for reaching a large audience. This scalability and cost-efficiency come from how surveys are administered—often online or by mail—so you can collect standardized responses from thousands of stakeholders without a proportional increase in resources. That’s why the statement about surveys being economical for reaching a large audience is the best fit.

Surveys aren’t limited to open-ended questions; they commonly include closed-ended items (like multiple choice or rating scales) because those formats are easier to analyze at scale. They also do involve stakeholders answering questions; sending out surveys to stakeholders to obtain their feedback is a core use. So the other statements don’t fit because surveys can use closed-ended questions, are not restricted to open-ended items, and are designed to collect responses from stakeholders.