Which Sociological Research Method Is MOST Likely to Produce Quantitative

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which sociological research method is MOST likely to produce quantitative data that will identify cause-and-effect relationships?

• A)the experiment
• B)the survey
• C)participant observation
• D)existing sources

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Definitions:

Frequency Theory

A theory of hearing which suggests that the frequency of the auditory nerve's impulses corresponds to the frequency of a sound wave, enabling us to detect pitch.

Pitch Perception

The auditory sensation through which a listener can identify musical notes as higher or lower in the scale, fundamentally dependent on the frequency of the sound wave.

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that plays a key role in the mechanical to physiological transduction of sound.

Gender Difference

Refers to the distinctions in characteristics and behaviors typically associated with males and females, emphasizing the diverse influences of biological, social, and cultural factors.