Some students at a college form an intramural softball team. They play other teams from their school and from the area every Sunday in a conveniently located park. If a sociologist wanted to determine if the team was a primary or a secondary group, which might she consider?
A) the age of the players
B) the desire to win of the players
C) the innate skill of the players
D) the shared hobbies of the players
E) the importance of winning to the players

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The sociologist might consider the importance of winning to the players, as this could give insight into whether the group is more focused on achieving a common goal (primary group) or simply coming together for an activity (secondary group). The other options, such as age, desire to win, innate skill, and shared hobbies, would not necessarily provide clear indications of whether the group is primary or secondary.

Some Students at a College Form an Intramural Softball Team