A method of research in which a sample of people are interviewed or given questionnaires in order to get data on some phenomenon is called ________.

A. an experiment
B. an observational study
C. a survey
D. a record study


Answer: C

Sociology

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a. the world could sustain an ever-larger population. b. population increase would eventually bring chaos to the world. c. industrialization would reduce the birth rate. d. population decrease threatened the world in the future.

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Jessica and Ruth are lesbian mothers. Jessica has a son from her previous heterosexual marriage

Jessica retainsall decision-making rights regarding their child's education and well-being, while Ruth takes care of his nutrition, drops him at school, and picks him up from soccer practice. Which of the following lesbian stepfamilies is this an example of? A) a stepmother family B) a co-mother family C) a mother-stepfamily D) a quasi-stepfamily

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Which is true about community in agrarian society?

A community was maintained by families living in close proximity. B community was maintained by the churches, schools and town social events. C when people moved a large distance away, they lost membership in their prior community. D all of the above.

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The process of identifying the incidence, prevalence, and nature of certain conditions within a community is best described as conducting

a. a program evaluation b. an agency relevance review c. a human services needs assessment d. a participatory research exercise

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