In Order for Diffusion of Social Problems Construction to Occur

question 9

Multiple Choice

In order for diffusion of social problems construction to occur, the cultures involved must agree

• A)that the condition exists.
• B)to cooperate in an effort to solve the problem.
• C)that the condition is troubling.
• D)that the problem is the same in both locations.
• E)all of the above
• F)a and c only

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Definitions:

Chance Fluctuation

Random variations in data or processes that are not due to any specific cause, often considered in statistical analyses.

File Drawer Problem

The bias introduced into scientific literature when studies with positive results are more likely to be published than studies with negative or non-significant findings.

Replication

refers to the process of conducting a study or experiment again with the aim of verifying the results obtained in a previous research.

Statistical Significance

Statistical significance is a measure indicating the likelihood that a result from data analysis is not due to chance, usually determined through a specific threshold value or p-value.