Indirect oral investigation method of collection of data is to be used when ______________.

the source is reluctant to give the infromation

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when there is less time

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when the finances are less

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A the source is reluctant to give the infromation
Indirect oral investigation method of collection of data is to be used when the source is reluctant to give the information. People who have sufficient knowledge about the issue, are asked questions and data is obtained from their answers.

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