Scholars recommend that ______ be tasked to third parties, in order to ensure equal treatment of both the experimental and control groups.
a. association
b. randomization
c. matching
d. testing
b. randomization
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Stoicism includes a belief in ______.
a. predestination b. reincarnation c. incantation d. rejuvenation
Due to increased enforcement and the severity of punishments, alcohol-related traffic fatalities were reduced by ______ from 1982 to 2008.
a. 83% b. 57% c. 41% d. 33%
Merton argues that societies promote goals for their citizens and norms for people's behavior in trying to achieve these goals. In America, there is a very strong focus on the goal of economic success, the "American Dream," which is defined as the commitment to the goal of ( ) success to be pursued by everyone in open individual competition. - - - Merton notes that the social structure prevents many from becoming economically successful. So, regardless of how hard they work, some individuals can never get ahead. Anomie is a characteristic of societies, but the societal pressure to succeed creates strain on individuals.
a. spiritual b. material c. religious d. moral
You hire contract workers for your company. Because the volume of work is increasing, you are always seeking new contractors. One untried contractor has been sending you gifts-fruit bouquets, tickets to sporting events in your area, shirts with the vendor's logo, etc. This contractor's bid on your latest project is one of the highest you receive, but you decide to hire them anyway. In doing so, have you committed a crime? Explain your reasoning.
What will be an ideal response?