Sociologist James S. Coleman's 1966 research (better known as the Coleman Report) on resources and student performance shows
a. that curricula, facilities, class size, and per-pupil expenditures were more important to levels of performancethan family, socioeconomic background, and classmates
b. that family, socioeconomic background, and classmates were more important than academic resources indetermining levels of performance.
c. that African American students did better in predominantly black schools.
d. how faulty methodologies could later be refuted by careful analysis.
b
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a. adaptation of the value chain b. organizational structures for knowledge transfer c. adaptation of the value chain and organizational structures for knowledge transfer d. neither of these
Which statement describes a consequence of the globalization and integration of financial markets?
A. Banks' investment portfolios often contain millions of dollars in assets located in other countries. B. Economic crises are less common and typically less severe than they used to be. C. Investors and businesses are denied access to overseas markets. D. Global financial integration has failed to provide a better return on investment for investors.
When Clarence Brandenburg was arrested for making a speech calling for "revengeance" against non-whites, the Supreme Court overturned his conviction by arguing that the government can only restrict speech when it
A. presents a clear and present danger. B. incites an "imminent" lawless action. C. is against the ruling political party. D. is against the president. E. is against law enforcement officers.
One way to think about the political environment of American local governments is to think of cities and counties as
a. monopolies in an uncompetitive marketplace. b. businesses in a competitive marketplace. c. tycoons in a high-profit industry. d. consumers in a marketplace.