If researchers directly interact and become involved with the people they are researching, the method they are using is
a. participant observation. c. a case study.
b. nonparticipant observation. d. secondary analysis.
A
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A large study conducted by the CDC with 14,000 students in grades 9?12 shows that __________ percent claim to have had sexual intercourse, and__________ percent report to be currently sexually active
A. 63; 21 B. 41; 30 C. 68; 52 D. 39; 13
Control theory states that we
A. act in a conforming manner because of self-control. B. are bonded to our family members, friends, and peers in a way that leads us to follow the mores and folkways of our society. C. are bonded to members of our subculture, and if they engage in deviant behavior, we use them as role models and act in the same manner. D. are "convinced" to act in a law-abiding manner because of the "control" that law enforcement agencies have over our lives.
Which of the following would be a form of institutional discrimination?
A. rules requiring that a bus driver has a valid driver's license B. rules requiring that a college professor has a graduate degree from an accredited university C. rules requiring that only English be spoken at a place of work, even though it is not a business necessity D. All of these answers are correct.