Hula hoops, the twist, and other short-lived, popular, and widespread behaviors, styles, or modes of thought are called __________
Fill in the blank with correct word
fads
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The vast differences that can exist between the world's many cultures illustrate what concept?
A) The sociological perspective B) Globalism C) Cultural diversity D) McDonaldization
Which of the following statements most closely matches the author's commentary about the relationship between guns and suicide as conveyed in the textbook?
a. Guns cause suicide. b. Guns have nothing to do with suicide. c. The widespread availability of guns in society contributes to suicide. d. Fewer people kill themselves with guns than with any other implement.
If a researcher finds a direct relationship between X and Y after controlling for variable Z, what would be the next step in statistical analysis?
a. Disregard Z and select another control variable to further test the relationship. b. Disregard Y and select a new dependent variable. c. Conduct a chi square test. d. Incorporate Z as the new independent variable.
The fact that we no longer punish deviants in public is connected with the
a. sympathy and acceptance of deviants. b. new technologies for punishment. c. large increase in number of deviants. d. emergence of newspapers, radio and TV.