The Year Is 2030

question 47

Multiple Choice

The year is 2030. Biff is 80 years old. Compared to the 80-year-olds of 1990, what is Biff more likely to be?

• A) living in a nursing home
• B) a post-secondary graduate
• C) the oldest person in his community
• D) unhealthy

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Definitions:

Participant Observation

A qualitative research method where the researcher immerses themselves in a group or community to observe behaviors and interactions from within.

Unobtrusive Measurement

A method of data collection in research that does not interfere with the subjects' behavior, allowing for more natural and authentic responses.

Survey Research

A method of gathering information from a sample of individuals through their responses to questions, often used in the social sciences.

Group

A group of people who communicate with each other, possess common traits, and together feel a sense of belonging or identity.