Sociology: Research Methods

Population, Sample, or either: 
A survey given out at random in a mall about shopping activity in that mall. 

• Population
• Sample 
• Either

Population, Sample, or either: 
all robotics students in a study about how well the robotics program is doing at this school. 

• Population
• Sample 
• Either

Population, Sample, or either: All the teachers at Fairhope High School 

• Population
• Sample
• Either

Population, Sample, or either: 1/5 of all single parents in Fairhope were interviewed for a report on childcare and parent resources in the area.  

• Sample 
• Population 
• Either 

Qualitative or quantitative: 
The distance between the high school and the football stadium. 

• Quantitative
• Qualitative 

Qualitative or quantitative: 
The texture of a new ice cream brand.  

• Quantitative
• Qualitative 

Qualitative or quantitative: 
the average time it takes for a student to take the ACT. 

• Quantitative
• Qualitative 

Are surveys qualitative or quantitative research? 

• Quantitative
• Qualitative 
• Either 

Are polls usually qualitative or quantitative research? 

• Quantitative
• Qualitative 
• Either 

Is demographic information qualitative or quantitative research? 

• Quantitative
• Qualitative 
• Either