Which of the Following Is an Example of Survey Research

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of survey research?

• A) A researcher interviews taxpayers to find out how strongly they would support a proposal for a "flat" tax.
• B) A researcher randomly divides her participants into two groups, giving one group a powerful new medicine while the other group gets a placebo.
• C) A historian conducts an extensive study of the factors that led to the American defeat at Pearl Harbor in 1941.
• D) A researcher tracks smokers and nonsmokers to see how many of them get lung cancer and if there are significant differences in lung cancer rates between the two groups.

---

Definitions:

Life Expectancy

The average period that a person is expected to live, which varies across populations and is influenced by factors such as genetics, lifestyle, and the environment.

Nations

Politically organized areas identified by common cultural, historical, or ethnic identities, typically having clear territorial boundaries and governance.

Socioeconomic Position

The social and economic standing of a person or group within the hierarchical structure of society, often influencing access to resources and opportunities.

Sociologists

Scholars or professionals who study social behavior, structures, and systems and their impact on human interactions and societal development.