You Wish to Conduct an Exploratory and Descriptive Study of People

question 28

Multiple Choice

You wish to conduct an exploratory and descriptive study of people in a particular neighborhood. You have plenty of time, but little money or other resources. What research method should you use?

• A) an experiment
• B) a survey
• C) participant observation
• D) secondary analysis

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Definitions:

Community

A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common, often marked by a sense of fellowship and shared values.

Marketization

The process by which sectors not traditionally subject to market forces are exposed to competitive pressures, often through privatisation or deregulation.

Charitable Contributions

Financial or material donations made to non-profit organizations or causes for the purpose of aiding those in need or supporting societal improvements.

Increased Revenue

An uplift in income or earnings for an individual, organization, or government, often resulting from higher sales or tax collections.