In preindustrial societies, kinship is usually traced through one parent (unilineally). The most common pattern of unilineal descent is __________, which is a system of tracing descent through the father's side of the family

a. patriarchal descent
b. patrilineal descent
c. patrilocal descent
d. patricentric descent


b

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The difference between interpretation and explanation is

a. the time placement of the test variable. b. a statistical difference. c. that the partials are reduced in explanation but not in interpretation. d. that the partials are reduced in interpretation but not in explanation. e. the level of measurement used.

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The most important purpose for establishing and following rules in science is to assure

a. objectivity. b. subjectivity. c. that the investigator's values are followed. d. that the theory is well thought-out.

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What is the relationship between having divorced parents and social capital?

a) The social capital of children from divorced parents is reduced regardless of remarriage. b) The social capital of children from divorced parents does not change upon remarriage. c) Children whose parents stay single have increased levels of social capital because they lose connections in the divorce. d) Children whose parents remarry have increased levels of social capital because of additional family members.

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An essential ingredient to overcoming the legacies of colonialism and corruption that leads to violent conflict is

a. Wealth b. Elected governments c. Ethnic homogeneity d. Good governance

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