Two of the Data Collection Techniques That Are Most Likely

question 54

Multiple Choice

Two of the data collection techniques that are most likely to involve direct contact between the researcher and the research participant are

• A) direct observation and interviews.
• B) archival research and psychological testing.
• C) questionnaires and interviews.
• D) archival research and questionnaires.

Define different interpretations of democracy, including elite, popular, and direct democracy.

Trace the evolution of democratic ideals from ancient Greece to modern American democracy.

Recognize the significance of amendments in the expansion of democratic ideals in the United States.

Distinguish between various interpretations of democracy as presented in academic discourse.

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Definitions:

Adolescence

The transitional stage of human development that occurs between childhood and adulthood, characterized by physical, psychological, and social changes.

Schaie's Model

A developmental model that outlines the stages of cognitive development in adults, emphasizing life-span changes.

Post-formal

A stage of cognitive development succeeding Piaget's formal operational stage, characterized by the understanding that truth may vary from situation to situation and logic can be influenced by emotion.

Adult Stage

A phase in human development that follows adolescence and is characterized by full physical maturity and the assumption of roles related to employment, parenthood, or societal contributions.