A Pearson's r calculated for a bivariate relationship is .50 . After controlling for Z, the partial correlation coefficient is .07 . This outcome would be evidence of a(n) _____________ relationship between X and Y

a. direct
b. spurious or intervening
c. interactive
d. positive


b

Sociology

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Fill in the blanks with correct word

Sociology

Although male dominance in cross-sex conversations is an example of a micro-level analysis, it is also a reflection of macro-level relationships. Which sociological perspective(s) would focus on the macro-level forces that influence these male-female conversations?

A. functionalist perspective B. conflict perspective C. interactionist perspective D. both the functionalist and conflict perspectives

Sociology

Cognitive interventions to help people with Alzheimer's remember things is an example of a secondary prevention.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Sociology

Sociologists Theodore Caplow and Louis Hicks have defined ________ as conflict between organizations that possess trained combat forces equipped with deadly weapons.

A. pluralism B. strife C. war D. terrorism

Sociology