Questions: If a sociologist uses information gathered by the U.S. Census Bureau in a study, that sociologist is performing Multiple Choice a secondary analysis. 0 questionnaire, an experiment. participant observation.

If a sociologist uses information gathered by the U.S. Census Bureau in a study, that sociologist is performing

Multiple Choice
a secondary analysis.
0 questionnaire,
an experiment.
participant observation.
Transcript text: If a sociologist uses information gathered by the U.S. Census Bureau in a study, that sociologist is performing Multiple Choice a secondary analysis. 0 questionnaire, an experiment. participant observation.
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The answer is A: a secondary analysis.

Explanation for each option:

  1. Secondary analysis: This is the correct answer. Secondary analysis involves using existing data collected by other researchers or organizations, such as the U.S. Census Bureau, to conduct a new study. The sociologist is not collecting new data but analyzing data that has already been gathered.

  2. Questionnaire: This option is incorrect. A questionnaire involves creating and distributing a set of questions to gather new data directly from respondents. In this scenario, the sociologist is not using a questionnaire but rather analyzing existing data.

  3. Experiment: This option is incorrect. An experiment involves manipulating variables to observe effects and establish causal relationships. The sociologist is not conducting an experiment but analyzing pre-existing data.

  4. Participant observation: This option is incorrect. Participant observation involves the researcher immersing themselves in a community or group to observe behaviors and interactions firsthand. The sociologist is not engaging in participant observation but using data collected by another entity.

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