Question $26$

$2$ pts

Bernice is a sociologist working for the U$.$S$.$ Department of Energy. Her job entails collecting data on which types of energy sources are most commonly used in the average U$.$S$.$ household. With this information, she will be developing a comprehensive plan for energy saving and reduction of energy consumption in the United States. Her plan will ultimately be presented to her boss, the Secretary of the Department of Energy, and also the President of the United States for policy implementation. Bernice would BEST be classified as

an applied sociologist

a political secretary

a lobbyist

a basic $($pure$)$ sociologist

a liberal political assistant