When a researcher wants to report the average cost of college tuition from the 1950s until present time, they are utilizing ______ statistics.

A. prescriptive
B. descriptive
C. inferential
D. historical


Answer: B

Sociology

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In a(n) __________ society, sexuality is characterized by activities and beliefs developed to protect the male line of descent

a. patriarchal b. matriarchal c. egalitarian d. culturally diverse

Sociology

The role of the family ends when a person reaches adulthood.

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

Sociology

Functionalists view gender roles in which of the following ways?

A. Gender roles are not necessary. B. Gender roles assist in keeping women oppressed within the family structure. C. Gender roles have a bias toward male power. D. Gender roles are necessary to keep the family in balance.

Sociology

Which of the following is not one of the functional categories devised by gerontologists?

A. somewhat impaired elderly B. well elderly C. frail elderly D. employed elderly

Sociology