Michael is going to survey members of the gay and lesbian student union and gather data on their personal lives, interests, and demographics to develop a profile of their membership. To be most successful and receive the most valid responses, what should Michael do?

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Starting the questionnaire by asking neutral questions helps establish trust and rapport with participants, which increases the likelihood of receiving valid responses. Including a statement that he is gay (option A) may be seen as irrelevant to the survey and may not contribute to the success of the survey. Refraining from asking data on sexual behavior (option B) may limit the relevance of the study results. Distributing the survey only to volunteers (option C) may introduce bias and limit the representativeness of the sample.

Michael Is Going to Survey Members of the Gay and Lesbian