Type II errors concern scientists because:
A) it could mean that a good theory or beneficial practice is not used
B) it means that the experiment must be repeated to confirm the positive result
C) rejecting the null hypothesis should only occur when the research hypothesis is true
D) future researchers might build entire theories based on a mistakenly significant result
A
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Stratification by gender is characteristic of
a. all human societies b. feudal societies c. preindustrial societies d. urban industrial societies
Margie was learning about the Maasai people in Africa from her teacher. Her teacher was telling the class about the circumcision rituals that boys undergo at about the age of 10 when they are ready to become warriors. At this time, the boys paint their faces white and dress in black. Margie commented that this sounded like a very odd ritual and that she could not understand why anyone would want to be a part of this tribe. What was Margie exhibiting?
A. cultural relativism B. cultural devaluing C. ethnocentrism D. multiculturalism
The only practicing sociologist ever to win a Nobel Peace Prize was:
A. Jane Addams B. Marion Talbot C. Harriet Martineau D. Maria Durkheim