Jodi and Paula were discussing their research proposals and Jodi asked Paula what form of data collection activity she was going to undertake. Paula answered, "The primary one of social science research." Which of the following is Paula going to use in her research project?
A) a social survey
B) a field study
C) an ethnographic study
D) an experiment

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The primary form of data collection activity in social science research is a social survey. This involves gathering information from a sample of individuals through questionnaires or interviews. It is a useful method for gathering large amounts of data and can be used to collect both quantitative and qualitative data. Field studies involve observing people in their natural setting, ethnographic studies involve living within a culture to gain an inside perspective, and experiments involve manipulating variables to determine cause-and-effect relationships.

Jodi and Paula Were Discussing Their Research Proposals and Jodi