Sociologists conduct research that relies on the use of empirical evidence. Which of the following best illustrates this type of research?
a. A study of the existence of angels.
b. Research to determine the "best" sport.
c. Research to determine which gender is more likely to have genuine intuition.
d. Research to answer the question of why so many minorities have been successful in
professional sports.
(D
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a. Awareness b. Immersion c. Fantasy d. Mobilization
The problem of an interaction between the testing and the experimental stimulus is handled by
a. the Solomon four-group design. b. the posttest-only control group design. c. the classical experimental design. d. the Solomon four-group design, the posttest-only control group design, and the classical experimental design. e. the Solomon four-group design and the posttest-only control group design.
Which of the following changes in the U.S. tax code has been enacted in recent decades, disproportionately benefiting the wealthy?
a. elimination of the capital gains tax b. reduction in the capital gains tax rate c. equalization of the capital gains tax rate and the income tax rate d. elimination of off-shore tax shelters
The approach that studies urban environments with an emphasis on the role of politics, economics, and power is called
A. new urban sociology. B. the Chicago School. C. environmental sociology. D. structural perspective.