Experimental methods in sociology used in sensitive questions: List experiment example

This article explores experimental methods in sociology that are used to address sensitive questions. Sensitive questions those involve socially stigmatized or taboo subjects, such as illegal activities, personal beliefs, and sexual behavior. The use of traditional survey investigate may lead response bias social desirability bias. To overcome these limitations, scientists have developed innovative methods, the list experiment. experiment is a survey-based technique provides respondents with items asks them how many on they experienced endorse. Unlike direct questioning, this method allows express their opinions anonymously reduces Moreover, can estimate prevalence behaviors attitudes without revealing individual responses, which makes it particularly useful studying politically topics. describes theoretical foundations, design, implementation With help VOSviewer program, bibliographic analysis was carried out based Scopus database. At same time, discusses advantages limitations compared other techniques highlights some its practical applications sociological research. Overall, comprehensive overview contribution advancement