For His Research Methods Class Project,Hiro Is Studying the Effect

question 32

Multiple Choice

For his research methods class project,Hiro is studying the effect of pet ownership on stress levels.Although a lot of research has been done on dog and cat owners,not much is known about other pets,so Hiro decides to study hamster owners.Which of the following would demonstrate a purposive sampling technique?

• A)He is interested in hamster owners and not pet owners in general.
• B)He recruits his hamster owners by e-mailing members of the National Hamster Owners Association and asking for participants.
• C)His participants are all the people who have purchased hamsters at his local pet store in the past year.
• D)He asks hamster owners to give him the names of other hamster owners.

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Definitions:

Theoretical Perspective

A set of assumptions about reality that inform the questions we ask and the kinds of answers we arrive at as part of the research process.

Chilly Climate

A term describing an environment, often educational or workplace, where certain groups feel marginalized, undervalued, or unwelcome, affecting their participation and success.

Faculty Meetings

Gatherings of faculty members, typically in an educational setting, to discuss academic policies, departmental issues, and other matters related to the functioning and governance of the institution.

Male Colleagues

Refers to fellow workers or associates in a professional setting who identify as male.