Which data category includes eating habits, alcohol use, participation in sports, weekly hours worked by full-time students, absences, and suspensions?

• A. Demographic data
• B. Academic data
• C. Behavior data
• D. Attitudinal data

Answer: (C)

The key idea is behavior data—it captures the actions and patterns students exhibit. The items listed are observable activities and conduct: eating habits, alcohol use, participation in sports, the amount of time spent working each week, and school-related actions like absences and suspensions. These reflect what students do and how they engage with life and school, not who they are demographically, what they know academically, or what they think or feel.

Demographic data would describe who the student is (age, gender, ethnicity). Academic data covers grades and coursework. Attitudinal data relates to beliefs, attitudes, and opinions. So the category that best fits these items is behavior data, since they are all actions and behavioral patterns.