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) selection bias.
C) sample.
D) participant observation.

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The 200 men interviewed by Charles constitute a sample, which is a subset of the larger population of gay fathers in the United States. A census would involve collecting data from every member of the population, which is often impractical or impossible. Selection bias refers to a bias that arises when the selection of individuals into a study or sample is not random and does not represent the entire population. Participant observation involves observing and participating in the daily activities of a group or population, which is not described in this scenario.

Charles Is a Sociologist Studying a Population of Gay Fathers