Explain why the following statement is true: "When constructing a pie chart, the frequencies associated with each category must sum to N. Likewise, if working with proportions or percentages, these must sum to 1.0 or 100% respectively."

What will be an ideal response?


Students should discuss the calculation of relative frequencies and show why these must sum to 1.0 and 100% respectively.

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time. Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Max Weber's theory of power included

A. social status and organizational resources. B. displacement and material resources. C. social status and educational availability. D. natural resources and the right to rule.

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Which of the following theories of social change accounts for macro-level factors that may explain the emergence of collective behavior?

A. value-added theory B. emergent norm theory C. conflict theory D. contagion theory

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One of the reasons for the "crowded nest" phenomenon is:

A. young adults these days are much less independent from their parents than in the past. B. unavailability of other housing alternatives. C. parents prefer to have their adult children living with them. D. low wage for young workers.

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