Imagine you would like to conduct a sociological study of the students with whom you attended the fourth grade to determine what key factors influenced their academic achievements. Which of the four major theoretical perspectives would you employ in your study? Why?
What will be an ideal response?
Varies
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
"Theory" can be defined concisely as:
A. A synonym of "hypothesis" B. A strategy for explaining a wide range of human actions C. A statement that can be tested by collecting data. D. A specific prediction about the outcome of a situation E. A statement that is speculative and abstract
What drinking pattern would be more typical of the higher socioeconomic levels?
a) drinking as a part of deeply rooted cultural practices b) drinking to avoid the pain of family breakdown c) drinking as a way of exploiting women d) drinking as a facilitator of social interaction
According to Kozol, one of the basic problems with school funding is that it is based on
a. federal income taxes b. local property taxes c. local sales taxes d. school bond initiatives