In Survey Research, a Sample Should

question 18

Multiple Choice

In survey research, a sample should

• A) target only one social, cultural, or environmental factor that influences behavior.
• B) include anyone who will be interviewed by the ethnographer.
• C) be invariant.
• D) include the entire population in question.
• E) be constituted to allow inferences about the larger population.

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Definitions:

Prejudice

A preconceived opinion or bias, often negative, towards individuals or groups based on their characteristics, such as race, gender, or religion, without factual justification.

Aggressive Behavior

Actions intended to cause harm or pain to others, ranging from verbal abuse to physical violence.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overestimate the role of personal traits and underestimate the influence of situational factors when explaining other people's behavior.

Situational Causes

Factors external to an individual that can influence behavior and outcomes in specific contexts.