Factual questions are questions that raise issues concerning matters of fact rather than theoretical interpretations or moral judgments. These questions seek to elicit information that can be verified through observation, measurement, or reliable sources of evidence. In sociological research, factual questions might ask about demographic characteristics (e.g., What is the population of a city?), social trends (e.g., Has the divorce rate increased in the last decade?), or specific events (e.g., What were the main causes of a particular social movement?). Answering factual questions is a fundamental part of sociological inquiry, providing the empirical basis for developing theories and understanding social phenomena. While seemingly straightforward, even factual questions can sometimes involve complex issues of data collection, interpretation, and the reliability of sources. They are distinct from theoretical questions, which explore explanations and relationships between social phenomena, and moral questions, which involve judgments about what is right or wrong.