Being Completely Objective While Conducting Research Is Probably Not Possible

question 131

Multiple Choice

Being completely objective while conducting research is probably not possible. Which of these influences a sociologist's research results?

• A) The subject
• B) The research question
• C) The research design
• D) All of these influence the findings.

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Definitions:

Marketing Mix

The combination of factors controlled by a company to influence consumers to purchase its products, traditionally identified as the 4Ps: Product, Price, Place, and Promotion.

Product Element

Components or features that make up a product, including its design, functionality, brand, and packaging, among others.

Competitive Brand

A brand that competes in the same market segment or industry, offering similar products or services.

Causal Research

A type of market research used to understand the cause and effect relationship between variables, typically to identify why something happened.