Salma Studies Historical Data Published by the United States Census

question 1

Multiple Choice

Salma studies historical data published by the United States Census Bureau to determine if there has been an increase in the population of African Americans over the last decade. This study is an example of a(n) _____.

• A)naturalistic observation
• B)psychobiography
• C)field experiment
• D)archival research

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Definitions:

Quantitative

Concerned with, gauging, or determined by the volume of something instead of its merit.

Cultural Assessments

The process of evaluating and understanding the cultural values, beliefs, and practices of a group or community, often used in social, educational, and business contexts.

Values

Principles or standards of behavior that guide the decision-making and lifestyle choices of individuals or societies.

Norms

Unwritten rules and expectations that guide behavior within a society or social group.