Matthew Is Completing His Master's Thesis, Which Addresses the Culture

question 62

Multiple Choice

Matthew is completing his master's thesis, which addresses the culture of outlaw motorcycle gangs. For the past six months, he has been riding with a gang, observing and describing behaviors in an attempt to present a view of these groups from a gang member's perspective. Like Mario Brajuha, he is determined to keep the identities of his subjects confidential. Which research method is Matthew employing?

• A) case study
• B) documentary
• C) participant observation
• D) unobtrusive measures

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Definitions:

Molecular Evolution

The process of evolution at the scale of DNA, RNA, and proteins, encompassing changes in molecular structure and sequence over time.

Genetic Drift

Random fluctuations in the frequencies of alleles within a population due to chance events.

Natural Selection

A process by which species adapt to their environment as individuals with traits conducive to survival and reproduction pass those traits to their offspring.

Nonsynonymous Mutation

A type of nucleotide substitution in a gene sequence that leads to the coding of a different amino acid, potentially altering the function of the protein.