Before embarking on a new study, experienced researchers carefully plan the statistical method(s) they will use when the study is complete. Why is it important to carry out this step?
A) To ensure that appropriate methods are available when the study is done
B) To determine how many participants will be needed
C) To determine the power of the planned study
D) All of the above
Answer: D
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a. Aaron, an 18-year- old janitor b. Philip, a 60-year-old supervisor c. Jonathan, a 40-year-old accountant d. James, a 22-year-old salesman
Vicente and Margarita both work outside of the home. With the birth of their daughter, Vicente has had to take a second job to pay for childcare. Which of the following terms best describes Vicente and Margarita's situation?
A. instability B. overworked C. second shift D. sandwich generation
Which statement about sexual abuse in childhood is CORRECT?
a. Rates of sexual abuse vary greatly among different ethnic groups. b. Childhood sexual abuse increases a person’s risk of depression and drug abuse. c. Survivors of abuse may suffer post-traumatic stress disorder. d. Most victims of child sexual abuse never report it.
The major sociological question about the Internet is whether it will
A. undermine the productivity rates of workers worldwide. B. democratize social life or become an exclusive tool for capitalist expansion. C. destroy the travel and tourism business worldwide. D. replace all other forms of communications technology.