In the language of science, a variable that is thought to be causal is called
a. an independent variable
b. a hypothetical variable
c. a primary variable
d. a dependent variable
a
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The pluralist view of power argues that the power of wealthy individuals and the largest corporations is translated into public policy that disproportionately benefits the power elite
a. true b. false
For which of the following diseases have death rates reached a peak for those age 20-29 before falling and then rising again after age 50?
a) Smallpox b) Measles c) Tuberculosis d) Alzheimer's disease
Who is the audience for basic sociology?
a. Policy makers b. Clients c. Fellow sociologists and anyone interested d. All social and natural scientists
Nikita gave birth to her child as a teen and therefore lacked many of the skills needed to properly socialize the child. Which of the following models of family conflict best explains Nikita's situation?
A. the overload model B. the deficit model C. the anomie model D. the cultural tensions model