Suppose You Are Presented with a Dataset Containing the Ages

question 16

Multiple Choice

Suppose you are presented with a dataset containing the ages of 50 randomly selected adults and the amount of money they spent at a certain grocery store on a certain day. Which of following questions do not need to be asked about the dataset?

• A) Who collected the data?
• B) Were the names of respondents recorded so that they could be contacted later if necessary?
• C) How was the data collected?
• D) Why was the data collected?

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Definitions:

Verbal Expression

The act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas through spoken words or language.

Sexual Harassment

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature.

Linguistic Style

The distinctive way in which an individual uses language, including choice of words, tone, and syntax, reflecting their personality or cultural background.

Indirectness

A communication approach where messages are not expressed directly and bluntly but rather through suggestion, implication, or subtlety.