The Easter Island example shows:
A) how unrestrained population growth and cultural values that neglect the environment will quickly deplete a society's resources
B) how brave seafaring people can migrate from one place to another and take their material culture with them
C) how a society's population concentrated in the young ages of its population pyramid can grow explosively
D) how giant statues, called the moi, can bring a divided people together in times of trouble
A
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Unlike Auguste Comte,ÉmileDurkheim ____.
A. saw sociology as the scientific study of two aspects of society: social statics and social dynamics B. stressed the importance ofmicrosociology C. not only acknowledged the importance of scientific methods to study society but also used them D. stressed the importance ofmacrosociology E. merely acknowledged the importance of using scientific methods to study society
The primary difference between Karl Marx and W. E. B. Du Bois is that ______.
A. Marx argued for social improvement while Du Bois argued for social stability B. Marx was college educated but Du Bois had twice as much education C. Marx saw conflict in his society as between the "haves" and the "have-nots" while Du Bois saw conflict in his society as based on race, not class D. Marx argued that religion was the main source of conflict in his society while Du Bois saw religion as the primary solution for reducing inequality
The two largest Hispanic subgroups are
a. Puerto Ricans and Mexican Americans. b. Mexican Americans and Cuban Americans. c. Cuban Americans and Puerto Ricans. d. Cuban Americans and Brazilians.
Consider the following linear regression prediction equation: Y = 12 + -1x. If the predicted value of Y for an observation is 5, calculate the residual for an observation where the observed value of Y is equal to 9.
What will be an ideal response?