Stratifying a population prior to drawing a sample:
a. generally occurs when the variables used to stratify are known to be associated with the dependent variable
b. eliminates the need for simple random sampling.
c. is most useful for studying a homogeneous population.
d. eliminates the need for probability sampling.
e. is an alternative systematic sampling.
a
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a. The United States offers the least generous maternity leave of any country in the world. b. The United States offers the most generous maternity leave of any country in the world. c. The United States offers a strong maternity leave compared with most other countries. d. The United States offers a weak maternity leave compared with most other countries.
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A) Families formed by adolescents often receive resources and support from their families.
B) Teenage parents don't have a strong parenting alliance in raising children.
C) Research indicates that adolescents in the past tended to be less responsible than they are today.
D) Adolescents are more inclined to maintain and nurture relationships with their partners.
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a. anomie b. bourgeoisie c. alienation d. class conflict