Explain what a status is, and define the concepts ascribe, achieved, and master status
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A status is a position a person occupies within the social structure. When the position is bestowed and not earned or chosen it is termed an ascribed status. Achieved statuses are those that are earned or chosen. A master status is a position that influences all other aspects of a person's life. A master status may be ascribed or achieved.
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What is the importance of hypotheses in verifying a theory?
What will be an ideal response?
The mean of the squared deviations from the mean is known as the
a. variance. b. median. c. normal range. d. inter-quartile range.
Currently (2n d Quarter, 2015), which population has the lowest average full-time and salaried weekly wage in the United States?
a. Hispanic men b. African American men c. Hispanic women d. White men
Which of the following is the social institution that organizes the way society produces, distributes, and consumes goods and services?
A. the stock market B. the economy C. the government D. the military–industrial complex