Behavior Quote by Andrew Greeley
“Everyone takes surveys. Whoever makes a statement about human behavior has engaged in a survey of some sort.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Survey of Human Behavior, 1992
Any claim about human actions is essentially a survey, because it reflects observed patterns.
In simple terms: Claims about behavior are surveys.
Key Takeaway
Recognize underlying data.
Themes
behavior
survey
observation
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- research design
- marketing analysis
- policy making
- academic study
Key Concepts
social science
psychology
data interpretation
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions underlie your statements?
- How to account for hidden variables?
A Different Perspective
Surveys may oversimplify complex motives.
