Sasha Read About a Study in the Newspaper That Reported

question 165

Multiple Choice

Sasha read about a study in the newspaper that reported a positive association between poverty and crime. What type of research design is most likely to have been used in this study?

• A) Naturalistic observation
• B) Case study design
• C) Correlational design
• D) Experimental design

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Definitions:

Reengineering

The radical redesign of core business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in productivity, cycle times, and quality.

Organizational Processes

Activities or work that have to be accomplished to create outputs that internal or external customers value.

OD Efforts

Initiatives and strategies aimed at improving organizational effectiveness and employee well-being.

Quality Circles

Voluntary groups of workers who meet regularly to discuss workplace issues and to propose solutions for improvements in quality and efficiency.