The variable that is hypothesized to cause or influence another variable is referred to by social scientists as a(n)

A. operational variable.
B. spurious variable.
C. dependent variable.
D. independent variable.


Answer: D

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An economy that mixes both public and private ownership of property and limits on free market competition:

A) capitalism B) socialism C) mixed D) communism

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According to Herbert Blumer the first stage of a social problem is a. mobilization for action

b. societal recognition. c. implementation of a plan. d. social legitimation.

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Research shows that youth who live with their families and disclose their sexual orientation are more likely to be victimized by their families than youth who do not disclose their orientation.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Why is the family such an important agency of socialization?

What will be an ideal response?

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