Which of the following statements is true regarding poverty worldwide?
a. A person considered poor in the United States is likely to be considered poor in
any other part of the world.
b. Living on $2 per day anywhere in the United States is the same regardless of
location.
c. Standards of living vary by country, and what is poor in one place may be
considered rich in another.
d. Members of the truly disadvantaged are found only in places outside the United
States.
Answer: C
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a. Air pollution has had no know effect on agricultural crops. b. Only a small portion of air pollution in United States cities is generated by automobiles and trucks. c. Air pollution has been linked to cancer and respiratory diseases. d. The EPA monitors and controls most know and suspected toxic substances which companies release into the air.
In a research study conducted to determine if arrests were related to the socioeconomic class of the offender, the chi square critical score was 9.488 and the chi square test statistic was 12.2. We can conclude that
a. the variables are independent. b. being in a certain socioeconomic class causes arrests. c. the variables are dependent. d. the probability of getting these results by random chance alone is 0.5.
The glass ceiling is the cumulative effect of various practices that:
a. require women to meet unrealistic educational requirements. b. place work and family in opposition to one another. c. encourage workers to perform below their potential. d. reduce the fringe benefits offered by employers.
Women are less likely to get certain jobs in sports and sport organizations because being qualified for the jobs is
A. related to accomplishments and awards received as an athlete. B. often defined as being able to do them as men have done them. C. usually related to how one is evaluated by current athletes. D. dependent on having a deep knowledge of sports.