Why Might a Sociologist Choose a Quantitative Over a Qualitative

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Multiple Choice

Why might a sociologist choose a quantitative over a qualitative project?

• A) Because they want to gather data from many research subjects.
• B) Because they want to study a single case
• C) Because they want to be open to observing information that they can't predict at the start of the project
• D) Because they want to produce findings in words, not numbers

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Definitions:

Pre- And Post-Weights

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Nutrition Counselor

A health professional specialized in offering advice and guidance on diet, food, and nutrition to help individuals achieve their health goals.

Saturated Fat

A type of dietary fat that is solid at room temperature, found in animal products and some plant oils, and is considered less healthy in large amounts.

Fiber Intake

The consumption of dietary fiber found in plant foods, important for digestive health and associated with a reduced risk of developing certain diseases.