Suppose a team of researchers conducts a study of shopping preferences by sampling a group of mall patrons in a food court.What do sociologists call the people who participated in the interview or questionnaire?
A)hypothetical subjects
B)respondents
C)interviewees
D)correspondents

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Sociologists typically refer to people who participate in interviews or questionnaires as respondents. This is the most commonly used term in the field of social research. The other options (hypothetical subjects, interviewees, correspondents) are not as commonly used or precise in describing the participants in a research study.

Suppose a Team of Researchers Conducts a Study of Shopping