Data Originally Collected to Serve Another Purpose Than the One

question 87

Short Answer

Data originally collected to serve another purpose than the one in which the researcher is currently interested is referred to as ________.

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Definitions:

Social Status

refers to the position or rank of a person or group within the social hierarchy, determined by factors such as wealth, occupation, education, and family background.

Closed Systems

A system with limited exchanges of matter or energy with its environment, constrained by fully controlled boundaries.

Ascribed Characteristics

Traits that individuals are born with or that are assigned to them by others, including race, ethnicity, and gender, that significantly affect their social experiences.

Ethnicity And Gender

Aspects of social identity that influence one's experiences and opportunities based on cultural background and societal roles associated with being male or female.