A Group of Researchers Conducted a Study of College Freshmen

question 24

Multiple Choice

A group of researchers conducted a study of college freshmen to try to understand what their experience of their first year in college was like. This would be an example of which type of research?

• A) Ethnography
• B) Culture
• C) Phenomenology
• D) Correlation

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Definitions:

Outsourcing

A business strategy where specific tasks, operations, jobs, or processes are contracted out to external parties rather than performed in-house.

Temporary Employee

A worker hired for a predetermined, limited period of time, often to fill in for absent employees or to complete specific projects.

Organizational Psychologist

A professional who applies psychological theories and practices to improve the workplace, including employee well-being and organizational performance.

Personnel Psychologist

A professional who applies psychological principles and techniques to workplace issues, including talent management, employee evaluation, and training.