THE RISE OF VISUALLY IMPAIRED SAVANTS AND
THE SOCIO-CULTURAL IMPLICATIONS
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investigation, allowing 0-5% error
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investigation, allowing 8-10% error
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investigation, allowing 11-15% error
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investigation, allowing 16-20% error
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investigation, allowing 21-25% error
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The questionnaire fits with the variables under investigation, thus
measuring what it tends to measure.
The questionnaire has the capability to measure items of variables
within a given time frame.
The questionnaire has the ability to distinguish the characteristics or
the properties of differing attributes of the subjects under study.
The questionnaire has the ability to gather factual data, eliminating
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Quick and complete data can be generated by the questionnaire
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The questionnaire has no influence on the variables being measured.
The questionnaire is framed in a clear, simple, in order to avoid risk
of error.
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and practical use to the sectors concerned in the investigation.
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