________ involve(s) asking respondents to self-report answers to a set of questions posed by the researcher, often in written, online, or phone format.

A) Survey research
B) Focus group research
C) Interviews
D) Observational research

Survey Research

A method of collecting information from a sample of individuals using questionnaires or interviews to study opinions, behaviors, or characteristics.

Self-Report

A method where individuals provide data about themselves, often in questionnaires or surveys, typically used in psychology and social science research.