A false correlation between two variables caused by a third variable is described as a "spurious" correlation
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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The fact that deviance serves positive functions implies that societies may take covert steps to ensure that they do not "run out" of deviants
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
A hierarchical society is one in which:
a. all individuals have an equal opportunity to achieve wealth and status b. a town or village is ruled by a tribal council of elders or respected individuals c. some individuals have access to more wealth, status, and power than others d. political authority is expressed in pictographic symbols called hieroglyphs
Many people purchase an expensive car because it serves as a status symbol. The car's service as a status symbol is an example of a _________.
A. latent function B. manifest function C. dysfunction D. basic function E. critical function
During which step of the research process do sociologists make their research discoveries?
A. Formulation of a hypothesis B. Collection of data C. Data analysis D. Presentation of conclusions