A sociologist interested in the relation between the number of years working for a company and loneliness at work surveys 40 workers at this company and obtains a correlation between these two variables of -.90. This is considered a
A) weak positive linear correlation.
B) weak negative linear correlation.
C) strong positive linear correlation.
D) strong negative linear correlation.
Answer: D
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Although minority group members face serious disadvantages due to the continuing reality of racial and ethnic inequality, for majority group members it means:
a. Living in a society that practices as well as preaches equality b. Confronting expressions of anger and frustration from people of color that many whites find difficult to understand c. Living in a society that will probably continue to have stability in terms of race relations in the future. d. Living in a society where few minorities express frustration or anger over race relations
According to certain sociologists, the __________ sees social movements as primarily concerned with __________
a. Hobbesian point of view; altruistic benefits b. socioeconomic perspective; day-to-day, immediate needs c. change theory school; revolution d. political process perspective; politics
Discuss the characteristics of a postmodern society. Include in your response what is meant by the terms consumerism, hyperconsumption, and hyperdebt.
What will be an ideal response?
According to a study by Stanley Milgram, individuals will
A. not conform to the attitudes and behavior of their peers if racism is expected. B. disobey the commands of people viewed as legitimate authority figures, in most instances, if the behavior may harm another individual. C. obey the commands of people viewed as legitimate authority figures, even if the behavior may harm another individual. D. conform to the attitudes and behaviors of their peers even if such attitudes and behaviors are racist.