Question

Mam what is direct personal investigation long and easy defination ?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Direct personal investigation : According to this method, investigator organises personal contact with those from whom the information is to be obtained. For example if a survey is to be conducted about the workers of a factory, then the investigator will personally meet the workers of the factory and get the necessary information.

Merits:

1. The investigator personally collects the information, the data are original and accurate.

2. The questions can be explained to the informant according to his education standards.

3. Data obtained through this method are more uniform and homogeneous.

Demerits:

1. This method suffers from personal elements and hence conclusions and inferences are likely to be biased.

2. This method of collecting data is very complex.

3. This method involves unnecessary wastage of time and money.