The degree to which a questionnaire measures what it is supposed to measure is an indication of its

a. representativeness.
b. utility.
c. validity.
d. reliability.


ANSWER: c

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A. language barriers. B. low wages. C. employment in occupations not covered by Social Security. D. seasonal work.

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After his divorce from Wanda, Willy has custody of his two young children. Fortunately, his job allows him to work from home on his computer, and he is able to earn a living to support his family and to spend as much time as necessary supervising and caring for his children. This is an example of a(n)

A. co-parental family. B. extended family. C. single-parent family. D. nuclear family.

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The majority of hate crimes are related to

A) Sexual orientation B) Race C) Ethnicity D) Religion

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Which of the following statements is true of new social movements theory?

A. It is especially interested in "the struggle to liberate the voices of the dispossessed." B. It became prominent during the 1950s. C. It proposes that many recent movements promote the welfare of specific groups in particular countries. D. It does not help people understand how collective behavior crosses international boundaries. E. It ignores people's altruistic motivations.

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