This is a term used to describe the practice of sorting and ranking geographic areas for the purpose of determining mortgage lending for minority members.

A. districting
B. redlining
C. gentrification
D. suburbanization


Answer: B

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a. Theory helps to prevent our being taken in by flukes. b. Theory helps us to explain occurrences. c. Theory helps us to make sense out of observed patterns. d. Theory shapes and directs research efforts. e. All of these choices ARE functions of theory for research.

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The possibility that patterns of behavior at a group level do not reflect corresponding patterns on an individual level is known as

a. an ecological fallacy. b. replication. c. verstehen. d. unobtrusive measurement. e. hermeneutics.

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In every country, for every racial/ethnic group, for every age, and across gender and sex lines, individuals with higher social class have better health outcomes.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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In eighth-grade standardized testing in the United States, which racial/ethnic group achieves the highest scores?

a. Hispanic b. Asian c. Black d. White

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