Julio went shopping with Lei to see she what she bought on a weekly basis. However, the five bags of chips and two containers of ice cream contradicted Lei's claim that her family eats only healthy food. When asked about the food, she replied "a little treat now and then doesn't hurt anyone." This contradiction between the conversation and the shopping experience was identified through which methodology?
A) interview
B) measurements
C) participant observation
D) hypothesis

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The methodology used to identify the contradiction between Lei's conversation about eating healthy and her shopping experience is participant observation. Julio went shopping with Lei and observed what she bought, which contradicted what she had said. This is an example of participant observation, which involves observing and interacting with individuals in their natural environment to gain insights into their behaviors and beliefs. The other options, such as interviews and measurements, do not apply to this scenario as they do not involve direct observation of behavior in a natural setting. A hypothesis is an educated guess or prediction about a phenomenon or relationship, which is not applicable to this scenario.

Julio Went Shopping with Lei to See She What She