Researchers in one study examined the effects of church membership, divorce, and migration on suicide rates in the United States and using complex statistical techniques, concluded that suicide rates are typically higher where divorce and migration rates are higher and church membership is lower. This is an example of:
a. observational research. b. quantitative research
c. explanatory research. d. qualitative research.
b
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Which of these phenomena is created by the mass media?
A) News B) Music C) Drama D) Celebrity
Pat is attending a peaceful protest for women's rights in her community. She is concerned because the protest seems to have been predominantly organized by White middle-class feminists. Why might Pat be concerned about this?
What will be an ideal response?
The grouping of students into different curricular programs based on an assessment of their academic abilities is called ______.
A. skipping B. tracking C. labeling D. standardizing
____________________ focus on the micro level of family and other intimate relationships; for example, they are interested in whether people are cohabiting partners or are longtime married couples.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).