A research measure that provides consistent results is considered ________.
A. a scale
B. an index
C. reliable
D. valid
Answer: C
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Eric Hobsbawm calls inconsistency in ordinary people's views __________ or consciousness
Fill in the blanks with correct word
The problem of urban political fragmentation is that
a. traditional local boundaries are irrelevant for regional concerns. b. there is little coordination among decision making points in a large city. c. multiple small governing bodies duplicate services. d. all of the above
Which of the following statements best explains how companies test DNA samples to determine an individual’s genealogy?
A) They use statistical algorithms to approximate how an individual’s gene variants match with averages in a sample of gene variants in socially constructed racial and ethnic categories. B) They match an individual’s DNA with characteristics that are empirically proven to be inherent to various racial and ethnic groups. C) They use a combination of gene variant data and self-reported family history to match individuals with their genealogical history. D) They analyze DNA samples, along with a set of survey responses from individuals, to assess how assimilated they are to the culture in the country where they currently live and this enables them to draw conclusions about the past.
Which of the following is not a reason for the existence of informal organizations?
a. They meet the needs of those involved. b. Since formal organizations are developed to be impersonal, informal groups permit the expression of feelings. c. Formal organizations are dehumanizing. d. Informal organizations promote efficiency within the larger formal organization. e. They provide a means of control for the group.