Practice Surveys (5.4.4) - DOING SOCIOLOGY: RESEARCH METHODS

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Question 1.
What is a survey?
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Think about how you would gather opinions from your friends.
Question 2.
What do you call someone who takes part in a survey?
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This is the person providing information.
3Question 3.
What is the main purpose of a survey?
- To gather detailed personal histories
- To obtain an overview of a population
- To create a detailed narrative
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Think about the scale of information needed.
4Question 4.
True or False: Surveys can be used to understand individual experiences in depth.
- True
- False
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Consider the structured nature of surveys.
Question 5.
Design a survey that assesses the political climate of college students. Detail how you would ensure a representative sample and which questions you might include.
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Consider how diverse opinions among different groups might affect your survey.
Question 6.
Discuss the ethical considerations involved in conducting surveys about sensitive topics.
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What might make respondents hesitant to share their genuine thoughts?

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