A Personnel Director Studied the Eating Habits of a Company's

question 18

Multiple Choice

A personnel director studied the eating habits of a company's employees. The director noted whether employees brought their own lunch to work, ate at the company cafeteria, or went out to eat lunch. This type of data collection would best be considered as a(n) __________.

• A) observational study
• B) designed experiment

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Definitions:

Constructionist Perspective

A theoretical approach that emphasizes the role of social constructs in understanding and explaining social phenomena and problems.

Deviant Activities

Behaviors that violate societal norms or expectations, ranging from minor infractions to significant crimes.

Pseudo Explanation

An explanation that seems plausible on the surface but is actually unfounded or misleading, often lacking scientific or logical basis.

Deviant Behavior

Actions that diverge from the social norms and expectations of a particular society or community, which can be criminal or non-criminal.