A social researcher who joins a group of skinheads in order to study their recruiting tactics employs the method of research known as
a. the experiment.
b. meta-analysis.
c. content analysis.
d. participant observation.
e. secondary analysis.
(d) participant observation
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a. irrelevant in terms of society b. unwittingly harmful c. good d. outright evil
The key word in the definition of sexual orientation is "enduring."
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Día de los Muertos, the Mexican Day of the Dead, blends Catholic, Spanish, and Indian rituals. This celebration exemplifies an attitude toward death that
A. views death in an open, humorous, ironic manner. B. perceives death as an incomprehensible phenomenon. C. perceives death as the final chapter of a person's existence. D. views death as the ultimate test.
The first step in evaluating a theory is to:
a. assess the evidence. b. determine if it can be tested. c. weigh the criteria. d. describe its scope.