Social and behavioral scientists are predicting voter turn-out for the next election. Their sample
consists of 1,500 registered voters from 15 different counties.
After collecting and analyzing the data
they predict that voter turn-out for the next election will be 55%. There predictions accounts for 3%
error in both positive and negative directions. What is the name of this error?
a) Sampling error
b) Population error
c) Sampling frame error
d) Standard error
a
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Positive psychology
A) ?is a biological approach to humor and creativity. B) ?is the study of positive emotions and positive character traits. C) ?has no support in the empirical literature. D) ?is no longer a popular approach to the study of development.
Why is it important to ask questions only after you have a thorough understanding of what the client has just said?
A) You may sound incompetent if you do not understand the client. B) ?The client will not answer your questions if you ask them without a thorough understanding. C) ?If you ask questions without a thorough understanding, you may confuse the client or change the direction of the conversation inappropriately. D) ?It is unethical to ask questions without a thorough understanding of what the client has just said.
Suppose you were a social worker working with Native American clients. The most
important thing you should understand about them is their _______. A. historical background B. educational background C. family situations D. financial situations
A man presents with slight tachycardia, inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eyes, erectile dysfunction, respiratory infection, problems with memory, and an increase in apathy with a desire to retreat into fantasies
Given these physiological and behavioral effects, what substance is this man likely to be abusing? A. Inhalants B. Marijuana C. Heroin D. Barbiturates