If a Researcher Summarizes the Age of 1,000 People by Calculating

question 50

Multiple Choice

If a researcher summarizes the age of 1,000 people by calculating the average age,she is using

• A)a qualitative technique.
• B)an incorrect hypothesis.
• C)data reduction.
• D)non-empirical reasoning.

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Definitions:

Dramaturgical Process

A perspective in sociology that likens social interaction to a theatrical performance, where individuals manage impressions in front of others.

Social Interaction

The process by which individuals act and react in relation to others, involving communication, cooperation, and sometimes conflict.

Social Interaction

The communication or direct involvement between individuals or groups.

Ascribed Status

A status that does not depend on the capabilities and efforts of the individual.