Which of the following is true of the poverty threshold?
A) It refers to the minimum income level that the government considers necessary for basic subsistence.
B) It remains constant and does not change over time.
C) It indicates that anyone whose income is above the threshold is eligible for government assistance.
D)It refers to anyone who has the basic necessities of life but cannot maintain an average standard of living.
A
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a. Few children of white-collar workers become blue-collar workers. b. Most mobility moves are short in distance. c. The opportunities for the children of nonprofessionals to become professionals are substantial. d. The long-term trend in social mobility has been upward, but since the 1970s this trend has reversed.
One factor that promotes trust in online friendships is frequency of contact.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
As lead affects ______, children with toxic levels of lead exposure are more likely to experience ______.
a. brain development; improved cognition and memory b. cardiovascular development; lower blood pressure levels and improved heart health c. brain development; developmental delays and a loss of IQ points d. cardiovascular development; improved blood flow and concentration
In which of the following does each member of the entire population have an equal chance of being selected?
a. sample b. universe c. random sample d. census