Homework Assignment DUE Saturday 7/24 by 3PM EST

Homework 7

Name:

This assignment is about constructing survey questions. Choose ONE of the following

topics and write 5 to 7 survey questions to elicit the information from an appropriate

sample group you would need to study the topic. Make sure to write good unbiased

questions that elicit the information needed. State your population of interest (i.e., you

choose the group you are studying). Pay particular attention to the guidelines on pp.

226-235 in your textbook.

Assumptions: You may need to state some assumptions in order for your questions to

make sense…if so, state these up front. Also state your population and sample groups,

and state the group to whom you wish to generalize your results.

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Topics (choose one):

1- What percentage of high school sophomores have used illegal drugs?

2- Do prison inmates behave better if given access to library materials?

3- How much does peer pressure affect the way junior high girls act out in school?

4- Does parental involvement in talking about sex keep their children from engaging in

risky sexual behavior?

5- Why do some people seek thrills even though they may be dangerous (i.e. skydiving,

bungee jumping, extreme sports, etc.)

*** List your survey questions-