Question

Which of the following represent systematic observations?

A. Asking your friends which candidates they plan to vote for in an upcoming student government election.
B. Conducting a poll at your university about a new student fee with opportunities for all enrolled students to participate.
C. Stopping people outside your campus bookstore to ask their opinions about the need for more coffee shops on campus.
D. Asking the professors teaching your courses this term about their attitudes towards the campus parking situation.

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is B.

Step-by-step explanation: According to the APA, American Psychological association, a systematic observation is an organized, objective method of obtaining reliable data unbiased by observer interpretation.

In this case, the only option that represent systematic observation is option b, because the observer is not directly involved in collecting the information. An instrument is handed to the participant (Poll) and he/she answers it without being influenced by the observer (You).

In conclusion, the correct answer is B.