Sociologists measure educational attainment by:
a. a person's scores on standardized examinations such as the SAT
b. the number of years of both formal and information education that a person has received
c. the number of years of school completed by an individual
d. whether or not a person has a formal degree
C
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The concept of cultural relativism advises us to practice which of the following?
a. Rarely change so we can better see cultural differences. b. Understand ourselves in relationship to others. c. Conduct objective cross-cultural research. d. Avoid sanctions in a society. e. Judge others' suitability for our views in the research process.
Jake examined the impact of a new street lighting program on crime in six neighborhoods. He measured crime rates at one-month intervals for six months before the new street lights were erected and for six months after. Which design did he use?
a. multiple time-series b. time series c. experimental d. nonequivalent control group e. Solomon 4-group design
Identify which of the following is one of the main causes of the rising economic inequality in the United States over the past few decades.
a. economic globalization b. high and rising inflation c. increased international conflict d. reduction in global trading
Hypertension is made worse by the fatty deposits called plaque, which narrow the arteries. Plaque formation has been linked to:
A. excessive sugar intake. B. excessive caffeine intake. C. Vitamin B deficiency. D. saturated fats such as red meats.