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