Two researchers conducted a study of 1,000 newspaper reporters across North America. They wrote one paper called “The Changing Attitudes of American Journalists.” They are now going to publish a second paper from the same data set called “The Changing Attitudes of Canadian Journalists.” This is an example of ______.
a. data mining
b. sentiment analysis
c. data slicing
d. scholarly efficiency
c. data slicing
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Which of the following terms refers to a group that is set apart from others primarily because of its national origin or distinctive cultural patterns?
a. privileged group b. ethnic group c. racial group d. formal group
Investigative questions are required in a reported rape. With certain myths about rape prevalent, answers to such questions as to time and place, if the victim was alone, and what the victim was wearing, might reinforce tendencies to
(a) blame the victim. (b) blame the police. (c) create tasteless jokes. (d) attribute the assault to an African American.
Jerry is a member of the rotary club. The club was discussing ideas for getting new members more involved in volunteering time and working on the weekly jobs necessary to sustain the club. The membership quickly decided on what they thought was the perfect solution. Jerry offered some different possible solutions. By suggesting an alternative solution, Jerry was viewed as being disloyal to the group. When members of the group began to narrow their thoughts and feel that there was only one correct answer to the situation, this is an example of what sociologists term:
A. democratic leadership B. laissez-faire leadership C. an out-group D. group think E. authoritarian leadership
Which of the following states is the most populated by the elderly?
A. Florida B. Arizona C. California D. Texas