According to William Julius Wilson, the "urban underclass" is
a. affected negatively by structural transformations in the economy
b. the product of a welfare system that is so generous that going to work is not an attractive option.
c. actually comprised of unemployed individuals from rural, more than urban, areas.
d. mostly found in the suburbs of big cities.
a
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According to the textbook, some social scientists argue that the growth rates of obesity are due to
a. wealth and excess. b. poverty leading to lack of proper nutrition. c. the proliferation of processed foods and fast food restaurants. d. genes.
According to racial formation theory, what is the most important factor for determining the racial categories within any society?
A. The beliefs and interests of the most powerful group(s) in society B. The amount of difference in ancestry or “blood” that different groups have C. The degree to which members of different groups differ from each other biologically D. The language that each group speaks
Based on the results of a study, the null hypothesis is rejected because the probability of obtaining the result if the null hypothesis were true is less than 5%. How would this be symbolized?
A) p = 5% B) p < .05 C) .05
5%
It was a coincidence that European immigration, American industrialization, and the rise to global prominence occurred simultaneously.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)