One Research Team Studied the Ups and Downs of Human

question 165

Multiple Choice

One research team studied the ups and downs of human moods by counting positive and negative words in 504 million Twitter messages from 84 countries.The researchers' method best illustrates the use of

• A) experimentation.
• B) naturalistic observation.
• C) case studies.
• D) a survey.

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Definitions:

Georg Simmel

A German sociologist and philosopher known for his works on social structure, the sociology of religion, and the philosophy of money, considered one of the early pioneers in urban sociology.

Large City

An urban area with a sizable population, usually featuring complex structures for governance, and varied social, cultural, and economic activities.

Suburbanization

The shift of large segments of population away from the urban core and toward the edges of cities.

Urban Core

The central, innermost part of a city, characterized by high population density, significant infrastructure, and the primary business district, often contrasted with suburban or rural areas.