Explain why proportions and percentages are important.

Proportions and percentages provide a way to standardize the frequency of cases so that comparisons can be made across populations.


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a) 10 to 15 or 16 b) 6 to 11 or 12 c) 9 to 11 or 12 d) 8 to 11 or 12

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The empty nest occurs when a. people move into a bigger house, and the house feels emptier

b. one of the spouses passes away, and the other spouse feels lonely. c. children move away from home, and the parents feel their absence. d. spouses drift apart, and each feels empty inside.

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Which of the following statements is true about culturally competent interviewing? A) All interviewers must be of the same ethnicity as the respondent B) Although matching interviewer and interviewee ethnicity is not a foolproof guarantee that an interview will be culturally competent, it is a good rule of thumb to follow whenever possible

C) Interviewers should NOT be of the same ethnicity as the respondent. D) ?Avoiding cultural bias is ensured if interviewer speaks the respondent's language.

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Stahmann and Hiebert identify various patterns that should alert the premarital counselor of potential trouble. Which of the following does not belong in their classification?

a. the apprehensive partner b. the unhappy partner c. the passive-inactive partner d. the angry and aggressive partner

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