Question

question 1 of 10
which of the following activities is an example of gathering data by
observation?
a. reading product features in several suppliers online catalogs
b. measuring how many parts workers assemble in an hour
c. conducting a survey of people who took a training course
d. using a database to look up the number of products returned each
week

Explanation:

• Option A: Reading product features in online catalogs is data - collection from existing records (not observation).
• Option B: Measuring parts assembled by workers is direct observation of their work process.
• Option C: Conducting a survey is a form of data - collection through questioning (not observation).
• Option D: Using a database to look up return numbers is data - retrieval from records (not observation).

Answer:

B. Measuring how many parts workers assemble in an hour