Asked by Gabriel Barrowman on Jul 28, 2024

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All of the following are informal research methods except

A) interviewing the target audience.
B) conducting a scientific experiment.
C) looking in company files.
D) brainstorming for ideas.

Scientific Experiment

A procedure carried out to support, refute, or validate a hypothesis through methodical observation, measurement, and data analysis.

Informal Research

A method of gathering information that is more casual and not rigorously structured, often used for internal purposes or preliminary investigations.

  • Recognize the formal and informal methodologies of research in business communication.
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Recya RobertsonAug 01, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Conducting a scientific experiment is a formal research method, involving systematic investigation to establish facts or principles or to collect information on a subject, unlike the other options which are more informal and less structured in nature.