If one respondent gives different answers to the same question at two different points in time, the researcher should be concerned about
a. reliability.
b. validity.
c. representativeness.
d. the Hawthorne effect.
a
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According to Laureau's article, "Unequal Childhoods," the cultural practices of working-class and middle-class families
a. are very similar. b. have little influence once children reach adulthood. c. are not given equal value outside of the home. d. a, b, and c are all correct.
Which of the following factors is most likely to lead to marital instability among younger couples?
a. differences in religion b. disputes over division of labor c. disputes with in-laws d. poor role performance
Which of the following questions would a sociologist ask?
A. How do different societies define and respond to crime? B. How does collecting government assistance impact future employment? C. How can politicians use government assistance policies in their campaigns? D. What are the personalities of individuals on public assistance?
Most of the immigrants who have come to Canada in recent decades have gone to
a. Alberta and Ontario. b. Ontario and British Columbia. c. Alberta, B.C., and Manitoba. d. Ontario and Quebec.