To understand better the lives of homeless people, a researcher decides to live on the streets for one week disguised as a homeless person. Which of the following would describe this research strategy?

a. Meta-analysis
b. Content analysis
c. Experiment
d. Participant observation
e. Secondary analysis


(d) Participant observation

Sociology

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Compared to industrial wages of around $35 an hour in the United States, comparable workers in Mexico earn

a. $2.48 an hour. b. $6.48 an hour. c. $16.48 an hour. d. $66.48 an hour.

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The social exchange theory presents the notion that when presented with a situation in your interpersonal or family relationships, you sensibly and judiciously analyze the ratio of the rewards to the costs, and you then make a decision that results

in the greatest reward. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

In her research on children of divorce, Judith Wallerstein found that

A) ten years after a divorce, children were anxious and underachieving. B) children of divorce are at greater risk for drug and alcohol abuse. C) only 40% of children of divorce ever married. D) All of the above

Sociology

Those who argued against ratification of the U.S. Constitution, were wary of a strong national government, and favored states rights were called

a. federalists. b. anti-federalists. c. democrats. d. constitutionalists.

Sociology