Research in Which a Representative Sample of People Are Asked

question 15

Multiple Choice

Research in which a representative sample of people are asked questions about their attitudes or behavior is called __________.

• A) ethnography
• B) archival analysis
• C) field experiments
• D) survey research

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Definitions:

Punitive Damages

Financial compensation awarded in a lawsuit that exceeds simple restitution and is intended to punish the defendant for egregious conduct and deter similar future behavior.

Medical Expenses

Costs incurred from medical care, treatment, or procedures, potentially including hospitalization, medication, and professional fees.

Nominal Damages

A small amount of money awarded to a plaintiff in a lawsuit when a legal wrong has been suffered but no substantial harm was done.

Tort

A legal wrong that causes harm or loss, leading to civil legal liability.