Recent Methods of the Questionnaire Research with the Large Sample Size (7): The Benefits and Limitations of Online Research

Abstract

This paper will present an overview of online research, which has gained in significance in recent years, as well as a brief summary of its benefits and limitations. Furthermore, using the data from a questionnaire about language awareness conducted by the authors, this paper will confirm the difference in response tendencies between interview research and online research. Lastly, this paper will discuss future issues of online research.