Why would we decide to test the significance of a rank–order, gamma, or contingency correlation coefficient?
a. To measure its strength
b. To measure its direction
c. To see whether we can generalize it to the population from which our sample was drawn
d. To see whether we have really met the requirements for using the test
(c) To see whether we can generalize it to the population from which our sample was drawn
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Anita and Gregory were kissing passionately when she produced a condom and asked Gregory to put it on, which he refused to do. She then refused to engage in any further sexual activity. In this situation Anita
(a) was leading Gregory on. (b) was being prudish. (c) was practicing safe sex. (d) made an error in that Gregory will likely end the relationship.
Although psychologists and sociologists study similar subjects and phenomena, what is a significant difference in the types of questions they ask?
a. Sociologists are interested in understanding the philosophy of the individual; psychologists are interested in understanding the ideology of the individual. b. Sociologists are interested in understanding how people think; psychologists are interested in understanding why people think. c. Sociologists are interested in understanding the intrinsic causes of behavior; psychologists are interested in understanding the motivational effects on behavior. d. Sociologists are interested in understanding broad social factors; psychologists are interested in understanding how individuals think.
Philip Zimbardo's study of a simulated prison environment that used college students as prisoners and prison guards
A. demonstrated that a social structure can influence the type of social interactions that occur. B. indicated that social interactions are not influenced by social structure characteristics. C. indicated that it is impossible to replicate a "real life" situation in a laboratory. D. demonstrated that a social structure cannot influence the type of social interactions that occur.
What percentage of Whites in the U.S. are characterized as "poor?"
A. 9% B. 20% C. 30% D. 40%