To estimate probabilities, set up a fraction with the number of ___ in the numerator and the number of ___ in the denominator
a. successes, failures
b. possible outcomes, successes
c. failures, successes
d. successes, possible outcomes
ANSWER: d
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b. values of a merchant-based Eastern culture. c. traditional values of local communities. d. global environmental movement.
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What will be an ideal response?
In his research, George Murdock determined which of the following to be a cultural universal?
A. war B. funeral ceremonies C. astronomy D. mathematics
According to the chapter text, researchers find that, in general, undocumented immigrants ______.
A. are provided pathways to citizenship B. find the United States to offer fewer opportunities than their home country C. use more welfare benefits than U.S. citizens D. are concentrated in jobs where U.S. citizens do not want to work E. negatively impact the economy