Manifest functions refer to
a. the accomplishing of purposively directed goals.
b. unintended consequences.
c. the harmful effects resulting from intended actions.
d. alternative ways of meeting system needs.
a. the accomplishing of purposively directed goals.
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a. In-groups b. Out-groups c. Other-groups d. Social groups
When constructing a frequency distribution, the number of class intervals, in general, should be
a. more than 20. b. about 10. c. only 2. d. the same as the number of cases.
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a. The author tape-recorded all interviews. b. The author used video cameras. c. The author attended staff meetings. d. The author had an unused office.
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a. serves to justify social inequality. b. ensures that some groups get more than others. c. has absolutely no basis in fact. d. no longer has significance in this society.