The term sample refers to

The term sample refers to
 
  a. a selection.
  b. a set of respondents.
  c. a probability.
  d. a number of individuals.

Question 2

According to conflict theory, which of the following is not a reason for the perpetuation of the traditional division of labor?
 
  a. Men and women have differential access to the resources needed to succeed outside the home.
  b. It is beneficial and efficient for human survival.
  c. It is to the advantage of men to prevent women from gaining access to political, economic, and social resources.
  d. Women are relegated to subordinate roles.
  e. Maintaining the traditional division of labor is one means of maintaining sexual inequality.

Question 3

In 2003, 400,000 antiwar activists jammed the White House and Congressional switchboards with calls, emails, and faxes. This action is an example of what has been called ____.
 
  a. an online riot
  b. a displaced crowd
  c. a virtual demonstration
  d. a media monopoly
  e. public dissidence

Question 4

Donna Gaines' study of affluent teenagers in which she spent months hanging out with teenagers is an example of
 
  a. quantitative research.
  b. qualitative research.
  c. controlled experiment.
  d. unobtrusive research.

Question 5

According to conflict theory, gender roles persist because
 
  a. it is to the advantage of men to have differential access to the resources in society.
  b. they are beneficial and efficient for human living.
  c. gender roles are incorporated into the self-concept through role-taking and the looking-glass self.
  d. they are essential for human survival.
  e. women are naturally more well-suited to perform certain tasks.

Question 6

How do riots differ from mobs?
 
  a. riots have a sense of purpose
  b. mobs are aimless
  c. riots involve a wider range of behavior
  d. a mob is triggered by a single, sudden event
  e. mobs involve very random behavior