Rosamaria added together five survey questions that all measured fear of crime, but with different dimensions such as media exposure, personal experience, and contact with others. What has she created?
a. a response.
b. an index.
c. a scale.
d. a correlation.
e. a typology.
B
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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a. symbolic-interaction approach b. structural-functional approach c. social-conflict approach d. social-disorganization approach
If a chi-square expected frequency is less than 10, one should:
a. reject the null hypothesis. b. use Yates' correction. c. accept the null hypothesis. d. square all values.
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b. encompasses a global perspective. c. is focused exclusively on different groups within the U.S. d. is not considered one of the most important concepts for study.