Categories of nominal level variables should be

a. mutually exclusive to avoid ambiguity in classifying cases
b. exhaustive so that every case fits into a category
c. relevant to the research goals
d. all of the above


d

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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a. weak, subservient mothers. b. patriarchal family unit. c. a rigid sexual division of labor. d. a seductive daughter.

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a. ambiguous loss. b. scapegoating. c. denial. d. bargaining.

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