If a social researcher wanted to investigate social status in a small city, her best choice for a questionnaire would be one that included questions or observations on education, area of residence, total family income per year, and ________.
A) occupation prestige level of the household head
B) membership groups of the primary income earners
C) ability to utilize electronic communication channels
D) ability to win friends and influence people

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Occupation prestige level of the household head is a commonly used indicator of social status and is relevant to the investigation of social status in a small city. B, C, and D are not directly related to social status and are thus not the best choices for the questionnaire.

If a Social Researcher Wanted to Investigate Social Status in a Small