Which of the following would a sociologist be LEAST likely to study?
A)Crime rates increasing in rural areas
B)The incidence of child abuse in middle-income families
C)Mr. Smith quitting his job
D)The incidence of unemployment among white-collar workers
E)Difference in unemployment rates between black teens and white teens

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Sociologists are primarily interested in studying trends and patterns in social behavior that reflect larger societal issues, rather than individual choices such as a person quitting their job. The other options all involve broader social phenomena and therefore would be more likely to be studied by a sociologist.

Which of the Following Would a Sociologist Be LEAST Likely