In an experiment, the group that does not experience the treatment but whose behavior is compared with that of the experimental group is known as the:

a. comparative group.
b. control group.
c. field group.
d. reference group.


B

Sociology

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According to a sociologist, which of the following statements about sex and gender is true?

A) Sex and gender are both biological constructs. B) Gender is innate whereas sex is socially constructed. C) There is a causal relationship between sex and gender. D) Sex and gender are fundamentally different concepts.

Sociology

Criminologist Ronald Akers created the differential _____ theory, which combines differential association theory with elements of psychological learning theory, suggesting that both deviant behavior and conventional behavior are learned through the same social processes

a. strain b. illegitimate opportunity c. reinforcement d. social bonding

Sociology

Questions about dimensions of variables used and the appropriateness of indicators reflect which section of the evaluation criteria to be used in reading research reports?

a. sampling b. theoretical orientations c. measurement d. data analysis e. literature review

Sociology

Compare and contrast the three sociological approaches to explain health care problems.

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology