A disadvantage of using official statistics is that ____________________.
A) Data are based on whole populations and not samples.
B) Government organizations compile data on the same measures over many years.
C) Official statistics are gathered for administrative purposes which may not align with research questions.
D) Data is available to the public

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Official statistics are gathered for administrative purposes, which may not align with research questions. This means that the available data may not be useful or relevant for certain research questions or hypotheses.

A Disadvantage of Using Official Statistics Is That ____________________