You have been asked to conduct a study titled "The Effect of Watching Television on the Grades of First-Year College Students." What theoretical perspective will you use to guide your study, and why? Explain at least two hypotheses you have about the effect of TV on grades. Describe the method you will use to conduct your study and explain why that method is most appropriate.

What will be an ideal response?


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Sociology

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Sociology

Jamie is very strong in language and writing classes. He aspires to be a journalist, and his teachers believe that he is capable of achieving this goal. However, Jamie performs poorly in other courses like math and music. Jamie is struggling to graduate because of low grades in only two of his courses. Requiring a standard curriculum for all students best reflects which aspect of Weber's bureaucratic model?

A. an emphasis on rationality B. a strong division of labor C. allowing individuals agency D. an administrative hierarchy

Sociology

Which of the following statements is true regarding women living in poverty?

A. About half of all women living in poverty in the United States are in transition. B. The death of a husband does not impact a women's poverty status. C. About half of all women living in poverty in the United States are employed at least part-time. D. The other half tend to be economically independent from friends or the welfare system.

Sociology