If Frannie, a sociologist, wanted to know how many families decorated the outside of their homes at Christmas time in her town, she would most likely use which type of research method?
A) A survey
B) An experiment
C) Documents
D) Secondary analysis
E) Participant observation

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Surveys are the most efficient method for collecting data from a large number of respondents within a short period. They are particularly useful for gathering information on practices, behaviors, or opinions, such as the prevalence of Christmas decoration among families in a town.

If Frannie, a Sociologist, Wanted to Know How Many Families