Which of the Following Is Not a Feasible Research Question

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a feasible research question?

• A) What kinds of jobs to college students with degrees in Sociology get after they graduate?
• B) Does parental divorce have long-term effects on children?
• C) Do students who take internships while in school get better jobs upon graduation compared to those who do not take internships?
• D) What is the social and psychological impact of the use of the cell phone?
• E) Does the death penalty have an impact on crime rate?

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Definitions:

Public Goods

Goods that are non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning they can be used by everyone and one person's use does not reduce availability to others, examples include public parks and national defense.

Nonrival Consumption

A characteristic of certain goods where the consumption by one individual does not reduce availability to others, typical of public goods.

Nonexcludable

A characteristic of a good or service that does not allow the provider to prevent its use by individuals who have not paid for it.

Police Officers

Law enforcement personnel responsible for maintaining public order, preventing and detecting crime, and enforcing laws.