What type of sample is specifically used for gathering information about clandestine or difficult-to-identify groups?
A. snowball sample
B. random sample
C. valid sample
D. blind survey
A. snowball sample
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A) the warehouse gives them space to start a business B) the informal economy of the residents brings in more taxes C) they are in the more affluent parts of the city D) they don't have to deal with getting rid of poor residents
Davis's study of U.S. occupations and social mobility revealed that there is _________
a. little or no connection between a father's occupation and his son's b. little or no upward mobility between generations c. little or no downward mobility between generations d. a great deal of mobility across generations e. considerable mobility for sons but not for daughters
Historical questions allow sociologists to contrast one area or group to others
a. true b. false
Today, retirement has changed considerably. The baby boomer generation is large, and overall, people are living longer than the generations before them. Retirement has changed because of ______ changes to U.S. culture.
A. internal B. external C. absolute D. proportional