Which of the Following Types of Data Would Be the Best

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of data would be the best choice for Wendy's fast-food restaurants if the headquarters office wants to know how many hamburgers versus chicken sandwiches it has sold in past years?

• A) internal secondary data
• B) external secondary data
• C) survey responses
• D) focus group data
• E) primary data

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Definitions:

Income-Maintenance Program

Governmental policies designed to provide financial support to individuals or families to ensure a basic level of income and prevent poverty.

Social Insurance

Government-provided insurance, typically funded through taxation, that covers individuals against economic risks (e.g., unemployment, disability).

Poverty Rate

The percentage of a population living below the national poverty line, reflecting the proportion of society facing economic hardship.

In-Kind Transfers

Non-cash benefits provided to individuals, often in the form of goods or services, such as food stamps or housing assistance.