Which type of data includes eating habits, use of alcohol, participation in sports, hours worked per week by full-time students, absences, and suspensions?

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

Answer: (C)

Behavior data capture what students do—their actions, routines, and patterns over time. The items listed—eating habits, alcohol use, participation in sports, hours worked per week by full-time students, absences, and suspensions—are all observable behaviors and lifestyle choices that indicate how a student behaves and engages with school and life outside class. This contrasts with demographic data (static traits like age, gender), academic data (grades, test scores), and clinical data (health diagnoses, treatments). Because these indicators describe behavior rather than identity or academic performance, they fit under behavior data. In practice, a school social worker would use this to identify risk patterns, plan interventions to support healthy behavior, monitor changes, and coordinate services.