Statistical analysis that allows scientists to confidently make accurate statements about a population is called ______.
a. frequency distribution
b. descriptive statistics
c. univariate statistics
d. inferential statistics
Ans: D
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A marriage rule allowing a male to marry several women is called:
a. polyandry b. polygny c. avunculocal d. polygamy e. none of the above
Social stratification refers to ______.
A. a large number of people with similar amounts of income and education B. one's social ranking C. the degree to which people feel a part of social groups D. the ranking of individuals into social strata or groups
A photograph in the text depicts individuals waiting patiently for medical attention in a neighborhood clinic. Which group of scholars would be inclined to explore the body language of the people awaiting attention?
a. interaction-constructionists b. exchange theorists c. structure-functionalists d. family life course developmentalists
Which of the following statements is supported by the results in Chapter Four?
a. Globally, people in the United States are the most likely to believe that homosexuality is always wrong b. Globally, people in the United States are the least likely to believe that homosexuality is always wrong. c. Globally, acceptance of homosexuality is positively correlated with economic development and education. d. Globally, church attendance is the best predictor of attitudes towards homosexuality.