A student conducts a study on texting behaviors among college students using closed-ended questions where participants' answers are provided on a five-point Likert-like scale, ranging "strongly agree" to "strongly disagree". This type of research is called ______ research.
A) content analysis
B) quasi-experimental
C) survey
D) participant observation

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The use of closed-ended questions on a Likert-like scale to gather data from participants about their texting behaviors is characteristic of survey research. Surveys are designed to collect quantitative data from a sample of the population by asking specific, structured questions.

A Student Conducts a Study on Texting Behaviors Among College