Sociologists create a(n) __________, which is an explanation of an abstract concept in terms of observable features that are specific enough to measure the variable
a. correlational definition b. operational definition
c. policy definition d. interpretative definition
b
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A. a myocardialinfarction. B. congestiveheartfailure. C. a cerebrovascularaccidentorstroke. D. anginapectoris.
Which one of the following is an example of an externality cost?
a. the cost of labor b. the cost of materials to produce a product c. the cost of operating a manufacturing plant d. the cost of restoring contaminated and barren land
Making a positive connection between playing college sports and achieving social and academic goals is most likely when athletes
A. receive social support for academic achievement and academic identities. B. gradually develop anti-intellectual norms among themselves. C. form athlete organizations that subvert the authority of their coaches. D. are focused on developing future careers as professional athletes.
One function associated with families is social placement, status, and roles. Which of the following is the best example of this function?
A. the gendered division of labor B. socializing children C. providing one's initial social class position D. fictive kin