Which of the following is not an example of a power differential in social research?
A) A college student surveys their peers on their attitudes about legalization of marijuana.
B) A researcher asks low-wage employees about problematic work practices at their company.
C) Student athletes are interviewed about abuses they face from their coaches.
D) A professor collects data from students they are teaching about how the feel about the teaching techniques being used.

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A power differential refers to an imbalance of power between the researcher and the research participants. In option A, the college student and their peers do not have a significant power differential, as they are all on similar levels of authority and social status. However, in the other options, there is a clear power differential, as the researcher holds more authority and power than the research participants.

Which of the Following Is Not an Example of a Power