In a Study of the Social Interactions of the Homeless

question 58

Multiple Choice

In a study of the social interactions of the homeless in a busy railroad station, the researcher poses as a homeless woman and keeps a daily record of all of her interactions with other people, including the homeless, commuters, public officials (e.g., police officers) , and those who work in the station. This is an example of

• A) survey research
• B) participant observation
• C) an experiment
• D) archival research

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Definitions:

Colonization

The act of establishing control over indigenous peoples and their lands by foreign powers or states, often involving settlement and exploitation.

Foreign Power

Typically refers to a country or an entity that has influence, control, or authority outside of its own borders.

Plague

An infectious disease that can cause high mortality rates and have significant impacts on populations, historically and in modern times.

Indigenous Population

People who are the original inhabitants of a region, possessing distinct cultural, linguistic, and historical traditions, before the colonization or formation of a state boundary.