Professor Parks is conducting a research study in which he is asking individuals to rate their satisfaction with their first year of college. His questionnaire is based on a scale on which students respond to questions by choosing one of the following descriptors: "5. very satisfied; 4. somewhat satisfied; 3. not very satisfied; 2. not at all satisfied." Professor Parks is gathering __________.
A. valid data
B. quantitative data
C. qualitative data
D. reliable data
Answer: B
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