__________ is the violation of norms.

a. Negative sanction
b. Deviance
c. Social control
d. Stigma


Answer: b. Deviance

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Name and discuss the three different types of sampling methods covered in the text.

What will be an ideal response?

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