An ideal type is a(n)

A. construct or model that serves as a measuring rod against which actual cases can be evaluated.
B. initiator of people's attitudes or behavior.
C. detailed plan or method for obtaining data scientifically.
D. body of knowledge obtained by methods based on systematic observation.


Answer: A

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A person would be identified as black or "Negro" under the "one drop" rule if his/her parents were

a. White and Native American b. Native American and African American c. Latino/a and African American d. Asian American and African American

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In the story of the international aid organization, what was given to farmers in the belief that they needed it to increase agricultural productivity?

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