Which of the following is the least likely to be a thick description?
A)A description based on observation of a small number of individuals over an extended time period.
B)A description based on survey data collected from a large sample of 2,000 respondents.
C)A description that connects behavior to the larger social context in which it occurs.
D)A description of the consumption behavior for Pepsi in the social context of beverages consumed in schools.
E)A description of how people use personal hygiene products based upon an in-home ethnographic study.

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A thick description requires detailed and nuanced information about a specific behavior, social context, or phenomenon. Survey data collected from a large sample of respondents may provide broad insights but is less likely to provide the level of detail necessary for a thick description.

Which of the Following Is the Least Likely to Be