Which of the Following Nonreactive Measures Is an Example of Observation

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following nonreactive measures is an example of observation?

• A) Examining children's toys at a daycare to determine which ones are most popular as indicated by their wear and tear
• B) Examining garbage bins in a neighbourhood to determine nutritional habits
• C) Examining marriage records in an archive in order to compare marriage patterns among different communities over time
• D) An examination of high school yearbooks to compare the high school activities of those who had psychological problems in later life versus those who did not
• E) Counting and comparing the number of men and women who come to a complete stop at a stop sign to determine driving habits by gender

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Definitions:

Interest Rate

The cost of borrowing money or the return gained from lending money, typically expressed as a percentage of the principal amount per year.

Gross Domestic Product

The aggregate economic or market value of all products and services that have been completed inside a country's boundaries during a specific timeframe.

Interest Rate

The amount charged, expressed as a percentage, by a lender to a borrower for the use of assets over a specific period of time.

Investment

The allocation of resources, usually financial, in expectation of generating an income or profit in the future.