If You Want to Compare Two Populations That Each Have

question 39

Short Answer

If you want to compare two populations that each have two categories,you can use a z-test for two proportions,or a chi-squared test of a(n)____________________.

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Definitions:

Functionalist Theorists

Sociologists who focus on how society's structures and institutions fit together to meet the needs of the society as a whole.

Social Institutions

Complex, enduring social structures that govern behavior and offer guidelines for behavior in important areas of social life, such as family, education, and religion.

Industrialized Nations

Countries that have undergone industrialization and have a significant level of economic development, technology, and manufacturing infrastructure.

Status Inconsistency

Exists when the different statuses occupied by the individual bring with them significantly different amounts of prestige.