Which of the following is used in the text to illustrate spurious relationships? The size of fires and the number of

a. firefighters.
b. alarms.
c. newspaper reporters.
d. insurance agents.


ANSWER: a

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According to the text, the three things O. J. Simpson had in his favor during his trial that Whites have historically had in their favor were the ability to buy a good defense, a face not stereotypically associated with crime, and:

A. a jury composed of members of one's own race. B. media coverage that is on one's side. C. a corrupt judicial system. D. unequal sentencing policies based on the race of one's victim.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Jenny works as a receptionist at a local medical office. The money she earns at her job is enough to buy her family the essentials to survive. According to Karl Marx, to which group does Jenny belong?

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