Randall Wants to Do an Online Survey of College Professors

question 68

Multiple Choice

Randall wants to do an online survey of college professors about the factors that influence their textbook selection.He would like to use a structured survey but is not sure what responses to include for each question.Randall could use __________ to help him develop his survey.

• A) in-depth interviews
• B) experiments
• C) surveys
• D) observation
• E) primary data mining

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Definitions:

Breakdown Theory

A sociological theory that suggests social breakdowns, like riots or vandalism, occur when traditional social controls and institutions fail.

Economic Deprivation

Refers to a state where individuals or groups lack the financial resources and essentials for a minimum standard of living.

Labelling

The process of categorizing individuals or groups based on attributes, often leading to stereotyping or stigmatization.

Relative Deprivation

Is an intolerable gap between the social rewards people feel they deserve and the social rewards they expect to receive.