A Researcher Who Is Interested in New Car Sales but Who

question 26

Multiple Choice

A researcher who is interested in new car sales but who discovers that the secondary data are in the form of statistics that include both car and light truck sales combined in the data has discovered that the data fail to meet which criterion?

• A)Are the data in the correct unit of measurement?
• B)Do the data apply to the time period of interest?
• C)Are the data supplied by a reputable source?
• D)Do the data show evidence of reliability and validity?

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Definitions:

Tracking Method

A systematic approach or technique used to monitor, record, and evaluate progress or changes over time.

Food Behavior

The eating actions or habits of an individual or group, including what, how, why, and when food is consumed.

Self-Monitoring

The practice of systematically observing and recording one's own behaviors, thoughts, or emotions to improve self-awareness and achieve personal goals.

Sustaining Changes

Maintaining the improvements or modifications made over an extended period.