Manipulation of Independent Variables in Order to Test Causal Relationships

question 22

True/False

Manipulation of independent variables in order to test causal relationships is unacceptable from a scientific point of view.

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Definitions:

Labor Market

The supply of available workers in relation to available work, and the dynamics of employment and wages within this context.

Split Labor Market

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Individuals from Mexico who move to another country, especially the United States, in search of better opportunities, often facing challenges including discrimination and acculturation.

Edna Bonacich

An American sociologist known for her work on ethnic and labor relations, especially concerning the economic dynamics of immigration and the exploitation within capitalist societies.