In his study of embezzlement, Donald R. Cressey found that most people who engage in this form of behavior:
a. are forced to do so by organized crime
b. are often not caught
c. have serious personal problems
d. tend to come from working class backgrounds
C
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According to sociologist James White, which of the following best describes theories?
A. Theories are "tools" that don't profess to know "the truth" but "may need replacing" over time as our understanding of society becomes more sophisticated. B. Theories refer to the ability to see the relationship between individual experiences and larger social influences. C. Theories offer explanations that can greatly improve the quality of one's everyday life and overall behavior. D. Theories are proposed explanations, which are made on the basis of limited evidence. E. Theories are known and proved to be true in all cases.
The example of toy manufacturers is used in the text to illustrate a. the fact that goods like toys and clothing link the U.S. to the rest of the world
b. that the manufacture of toys in the U.S. is a growth industry that protects American jobs. c. how popular protests against outsourcing have been successful at protecting American jobs. d. how children are valued around the world.
In survey research, a sample in which all potential respondents DO NOT have the same probability of being included is a:
a. biased sample b. probability sample c. random sample d. stratified sample
Of the two categories of people who work for wages, Weber called white-collar workers, public officials, managers, and professionals the ______.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).