Albert is in his first year as a sociology graduate student. He wants to be a symbolic interactionist and is starting a project on soccer teams. Which of the following research questions would Albert be most likely to explore?
A) How much money can a professional soccer team bring in for its owners?
B) Why has soccer not become a more popular sport in the United States?
C) How do soccer players and coaches relate to one another during practice and matches?
D) What is the history of soccer in Europe and how did it come to the United States?

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As a symbolic interactionist, Albert would be most interested in the interactions and meanings that soccer players and coaches create during practice and matches. This question is focused on the social interactions and dynamics within the soccer team, rather than broader economic or historical trends (options A, B, and D).

Albert Is in His First Year as a Sociology Graduate