When using sample means as estimators, we usually estimate the population standard deviation with
a. the sample standard deviation
b. the sampling distribution standard deviation
c. the population parameter
d. the Z score
a
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A. Emile Durkheim B. Jane Addams C. Harriet Martineau D. W. E. B. Du Bois
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a. conflict is inherent b. the division of labor is based on class differences. c. powerful nations control less powerful nations. d. technology leads to homogeneous societies.
Caitlin studied the relationship between gender and adjustment to retirement. She controlled for type of job before retirement and set up tables relating gender to retirement adjustment for each of her three categories of job type before retirement. These tables are known as
a. test variables. b. partial tables. c. explanatory tables. d. zero-order tables. e. descriptive tables
Looking at countries around the world, what is the relationship between average income level and rate of population increase?
a. The lower the average income, the greater the population increase. b. All nations are increasing at about the same rate. c. The higher the average income, the greater the population increase. d. Poor nations are holding steady, rich nations are decreasing.