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1. A sociologist wants to study the impact of social media
on the political opinions of young adults. She decides to
use a survey method and randomly selects 1000
participants from a list of registered voters aged 18 to 25.
What type of research design is she using?
a) Cross-sectional
b) Longitudinal
c) Experimental
d) Ethnographic
Answer: A. Cross-sectional research design is a type of
observational study that analyzes data from a population, or
a representative subset, at a specific point in time. It is
suitable for studying the prevalence or distribution of a
phenomenon at a given time. Longitudinal research design
follows the same individuals or groups over time and
measures changes or outcomes. Experimental research
design manipulates one or more variables and measures
their effects on another variable. Ethnographic research
design involves observing and interacting with a cultural
group in their natural environment.
2. A sociologist is interested in how gender roles affect the
division of household labor among married couples. He
interviews 20 couples and asks them to describe their daily
routines, responsibilities, and expectations. He also
observes them in their homes and takes notes on their
interactions and behaviors. What type of data is he
collecting?
a) Quantitative
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