Open-ended questions can help a sociologist understand a participant's views about family by ______.
A) helping the sociologist develop a hypothesis immediately
B) providing the sociologist with more in-depth answers
C) observing participants in their most natural state
D) allowing participants to select from specific answer choices

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Open-ended questions allow participants to express their thoughts and feelings in more detail, providing sociologists with in-depth answers that can reveal complex views about family. This contrasts with closed-ended questions, which limit responses to predefined options.

Open-Ended Questions Can Help a Sociologist Understand a Participant's Views