Which of the Following Methodological Approaches to a Research Project

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following methodological approaches to a research project on assimilation is a survey?

• A) A researcher sends two sets of Hispanic undergraduates out to interact with others and find out how people stigmatize one of two conditions: a student who speaks limited English or a student who is clearly fluent in English.
• B) A researcher examines the differences in assimilation rates of new immigrants in the United States vs.Europe.
• C) A researcher conducts a series of interviews with new immigrants to the United States who came from Central America.
• D) A researcher distributes paper questionnaires to new immigrant children in high school.

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Definitions:

Culture

The shared beliefs, customs, arts, and institutions of a group of people, transmitted socially across generations.

Cognitive Approach

A psychological perspective that emphasizes the importance of mental functions such as intelligence, thinking, language, memory, and decision-making in understanding behavior.

Psychometric Approach

A method in psychology that involves the measurement of mental functions, abilities, and processes through standardized tests and assessments.

Intelligence

The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills, often measured through various cognitive tests and assessments.