Which of the following statements about affluent schools is true?

a. They are funded by the government.
b. They have a diverse racial composition.
c. The students are disproportionately white.
d. The students are disproportionately of color.


Answer: C

Sociology

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Clearance rates reflect a. cases in which an arrest and official charge have been made and turned over to the courts

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In a democratic contest, competing groups are most likely to abide by rules and decisions when:

a. they are coerced. b. they fear reprisals for noncompliance. c. they share basic values and interests. d. the society is small and completely homogeneous.

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The aim of the report should reflect which one of the following?

a. whether the study was an experiment, a survey, or field research b. whether the purpose of the study was exploration, description, or explanation c. whether the study will offer policy implications or not d. whether the study used random samples or not e. whether the null hypothesis was disproved

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