Charles is a sociologist studying a population of gay fathers in the United States.He interviews 200 men in his data collection.These 200 men constitute what researchers call a:
A) census.
B) case study.
C) sample.
D) participant observation.

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The 200 men in Charles' study constitute a sample, which is a subset of a larger population. A census would involve studying every member of the population, which is often impossible or impractical. A case study involves in-depth examination of one or a few individuals, while participant observation involves the researcher observing and participating in the group or culture being studied.

Charles Is a Sociologist Studying a Population of Gay Fathers