The variable that is presumed to have an effect on or cause something else is called the _____ variable.

A. dependent
B. independent
C. intervening
D. test


Answer: B

Sociology

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The conservative bias in the media is a result of

a. religious influences. b. governmental interference. c. the use of censorship. d. the need of the media corporations for advertising and for people to buy the advertised products.

Sociology

Estimated effect size for the t test for independent means is determined using what formula?

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

The results of the regression analysis in Chapter Fifteen reveal that when the percentage of students taking the SAT test is controlled for,

a. states that spend more per pupil have higher average SAT scores. b. states with the highest average teacher salary have higher average SAT scores. c. neither spending per pupil nor teacher salaries has a statistically significant impact on SAT scores. d. both spending per pupil and teacher salaries have a statistically significant impact on SAT scores.

Sociology

Explain the difference between an etic and emic perspective and discuss the relationship of these perspectives to ethnocentrism and cultural relativism.

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology