Question

Given the current debates about health care and gun control, you are interested to know about people's political views. You decide to go to the mall and ask people their political affiliation as they walk by. This is an example of what type of research approach?
Select one:
a. survey
b. experiment
c. case study
d. naturalistic observation

Answer 1

Answer:

a. survey  

Explanation:

Survey: This is a data collection tool that is used to collect information about individuals. Surveys in psychology research are used to gather self-report data from participants being studied. It can either focus on factual information of participants, or it may obtain the beliefs of the survey takers. This is a type of descriptive study.

Steps involved in the survey:

1. To decide the research goals.

2. Creating a list of questions.

3. Inviting the participants.

4. Gather your responses.

5. Analysis of the results.

6. Report writing.