If a researcher has a theory and wants to prove that it is true by going out and making observations, they are using:
a. deterministic theory
b. natural theory
c. deductive theory
d. string theory
e. mathematical theory
C
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What term refers to higher grades given for the same work?
a. instructor laziness b. the interpersonal effect c. mediocrity d. grade inflation
Which of the following is a difference between the functionalist perspective and the conflict perspective?
a. The functionalist perspective emphasizes the stability of a society, while the conflict perspective emphasizes the tension between competing groups. b. The functionalist perspective explains the physical violence between groups competing for their share of resources, while the conflict perspective explains how immigration restrictions and real estate practices result in competition between groups. c. The functionalist perspective is more appropriate today in the study of race and ethnicity, while the conflict perspective best helps to understand the behaviors that are passed on from one generation to the next. d. The functionalist perspective focuses on the difficulties of the subordinate groups, while the conflict perspective focuses on the benefits of racial discrimination to dominant groups.
Which of the following statements about "boomerangers" is TRUE?
a. Adults who have had to move back in with their parents are referred to as "boomerangers." b. Approximately 11 percent of all adults age 18 or older live with their parents in their home. c. 4 percent of all adults in the United States say that they were forced to move back into their parents' home because of the economic recession. d. All of the above statements are true. e. None of the above statements are true.
According to William Ogburn, _____ is a new way of seeing reality
a. discovery b. invention c. diffusion d. cultural lag