Older Asian Americans are among the most disadvantaged of all racial/ethnic categories. They are more likely to live in high-poverty, rural areas than are other minority older populations. They were also the objects of historical oppression and federal policies that exacerbated patterns of economic impoverishment.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2The researcher has developed the hypothesis that homicide rates increase as the rate of unemployment increase. The rate of unemployment would be considered the __________ variable and the homicide rate would be considered the __________ variable.
a. dependent; independent
b. dependent; control
c. independent; dependent
d. independent; control
Question 3Which of these is not considered to be a social institution?
a. family
b. science
c. travel
d. economy
Question 4The primary reason for the lower income status of many older African Americans can be traced to a pattern of limited employment opportunities and periods of unemployment throughout their lives, combined with their concentration in secondary-sector jobs, which pay lower wages, are sporadic, and have few benefits.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 5Sociologist Emile Durkheim used the degree of social integration in society to determine its influence on the rate of suicide. In this example, the rate of suicide is the _____ variable.
a. dependent b. control
c. independent d. multiple
Question 6All of these statements about social structure are true, except______________________.
a. it is not essential for individual well-being
b. it is essential for the survival of society
c. it provides a web of familial support and social relationships
d. it connects individuals to the larger society
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