Distortion by Omission Occurs When

question 100

Multiple Choice

Distortion by omission occurs when

• A) you base your conclusions on a small database.
• B) the statistics you quote reflect hypotheses, not conclusions.
• C) you do not explain how you factored the problem.
• D) you use quotations out of context.
• E) you do not document all sources.

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Definitions:

Power Relationships

The dynamics of control, influence, and authority among individuals or groups in a society.

Symbolic Interactionists

Sociologists who study how people use symbols to communicate, form perceptions of the world, and define their social realities.

Context

The circumstances, background, or settings that clarify a particular event, statement, or idea.

Meanings

The significance or interpretation of a word, symbol, or action as understood by individuals or cultures.