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Triangulation limits the scope of inquiry specifically to primary sources avoiding secondary interpretations altogether for purity of data collection process.

Using triangulation exclusively entails choosing only one authoritative source for information thus ensuring accuracy by specialization.

It narrows down research focus solely on quantitative data for more precise statistical analysis and interpretation.

Triangulation involves using multiple methodologies or perspectives to cross-verify results, reducing reliance on a single source or method.

Novelty and uniqueness of the data source.

Cost-effectiveness and ease-of-use provided by the data source.

Reliability and credibility of the data source.

Accessibility and convenience of the data source.

A news article summarizing recent events.

A personal blog sharing opinions.

An encyclopedia entry providing summaries.

Peer-reviewed journal articles.

It receives media attention due to its groundbreaking nature in popular news outlets.

It integrates new findings while addressing potential limitations within its methodology.

It has been funded by prestigious grants ensuring ample resources for investigation.

It uses complex statistical analysis that demonstrates advanced technical expertise.

Publishing full names in reports

Sharing raw data with other researchers without permission

Collecting detailed personal histories

Assigning code numbers to participants' data

Choosing sources with conclusions that unanimously agree with each other without considering their methodological robustness.

Exclusively selecting qualitative studies because they offer detailed insights into individual experiences related to your topic area.

Preferring primary over secondary sources as they provide firsthand accounts irrespective of context adaptability.

The extent of congruence between study results across diverse contexts and methodologies within your topic area.

The credentials and academic background of the authors contributing to the source material.

The presence of statistical data regardless of its relation to the research question.

The relevance and applicability of theoretical foundations to your specific research question.

The number of times a source has been cited in other scholarly works.

Whether the author has published papers on different topics before.

The duration it took to publish after concluding the study.

The font type used in publishing study findings.

Sample size and representativeness in relation to the population studied.

Sample size since larger samples provide more comprehensive insights into trends regardless language barriers

Translation quality used in disseminating surveys ensuring equivalency between languages

Graphics usage as visual aids transcend language improving comprehension globally

Timing synchronization so all surveys take place simultaneously minimizing temporal variations

How does the type of social media platform used by teenagers correlate with varying levels of anxiety and self-esteem?

Which social media platform is the most popular among teenagers today?

What percentage of teenagers use social media daily?

How much time do teenagers spend on social media on weekends compared to weekdays?