Day 9
Day 9
Did You Know?
Sociologists often use survey methods to examine the social world.
Survey research is a way of learning about people by asking them questions and analyzing their answers. Instead of guessing what people think or do, researchers collect information directly from a group of people (called a sample) and use those responses to understand patterns in behavior, opinions, and experiences. Surveys can include numbers and statistics (quantitative research), written or open-ended responses (qualitative research), or a mix of both.
You’ve probably already seen examples of surveys in everyday life—like marketing surveys about your favorite products or political polls that measure public opinion.
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology is diving into the world of high school musical tastes—exploring not just what students are listening to, but who and what shapes those choices. So far, we’ve gathered 76 responses, offering a snapshot of today’s teen soundtrack. Throughout our 30 Days Initiative, we’ll be sharing insights, trends, and discoveries from the data—stay tuned to see what we uncover! For now here is a glimpse of our early findings, which come primarily from surveys from Moorhead High School (61), but also includes West Fargo, Shanley, Sheyenne, and Maple Grove High Schools.
The word cloud identifies artists students have been listening to in the last month.
