Which data category would capture how many hours a student works per week?

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

Answer: (D)

Understanding what each data category captures helps you classify information about a student. Hours worked per week describes a regular action a student takes outside the classroom, which is a behavior the student engages in. That kind of information falls under behavior data because it reflects actions and routines, not academic performance, school attendance, or who the student is.

It isn’t academic data, which would focus on grades, test scores, or coursework. It isn’t attendance data, which tracks presence or absence in school. It isn’t demographic data, which covers characteristics like age, gender, or ethnicity. Because it describes an activity the student does, it fits with behavior data.