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(a) Describe the purpose of surveys and the type of information that may be gathered in a survey.

(b) How do inductive and deductive approaches to social theory and research differ?

(c) Dr. Hogson conducted an experiment in which he tested the theory that the intensity of social interaction among people increases when they are anxious. What type of study is this most likely to be?

(d) Dr. Joseph wants to study the effects of a new type of artificial intelligence testing software on the performances of children in the classroom. What type of research will he conduct?

(e) Professor Miriam's latest study examines the relationship between immigration and crime. Her study finds that areas with large immigrant populations have lower crime rates because the cultural values of the immigrants she studied are more pro-social than communities where most residents are native-born U.S. cities. What type of research does Professor Miriam's study exemplify?

(f) Cho has taken on a senior project to conduct a survey on students' attitudes and behaviors concerning sexual behavior. While distributing the questionnaire, he assures the group of students that no one will be able to trace responses to an individual. What ethical consideration is Cho assuring the respondents?