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

1. The average condition of older Americans has improved markedly in recent decades when measured according to income, health status, and educational level.
2. High poverty rate among younger generations is caused mainly by family structure, unemployment, and declining wages.
3. Thurow argues that means-tested benefits for older adults would be opposed by young and old alike.
4. Thurow argues that the group in greatest need of government support is unemployed persons between ages 18 and 64.


1. True
2. True
3. True
4. False

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a. the rights of unmarried fathers b. the rights of mothers c. the rights of children d. the rights of grandparents

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John Johnson used nonrandom sampling in his study of successful scientists. He knew most got excellent grades in high school and college, excelled in mathematics, and had a strong interest in science from a young age

For his study, he was interested in sampling those who were successful as adult scientists, but did poorly in high school, did average or worse in math classes, and showed little interest in science until they reached college or later in life. What type of sampling was he using? A) snowball B) theoretical C) sequential D) deviant case E) quota

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Newspaper editors, gossips, and computer wizards are all examples of people in communities whose access to ______ gives them power.

A. information B. reputation C. high status D. wealth

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