Which of the Following Is a Social Science Question

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a social science question?

• A) Should our state decriminalize casino gambling and off-track betting?
• B) Ought parents to permit their teenage children to gamble online?
• C) Is it morally acceptable for a low-income family to buy lottery tickets instead of milk for the children?
• D) What motivates people to engage in these different forms of gambling: lottery, casino, and online?
• E) If lottery revenues are intended to enhance education funding, is it legal to reallocate these funds for highway and bridge improvements?

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Definitions:

Poverty Line

A specified threshold of income deemed necessary to meet basic living costs, below which individuals or families are considered to be living in poverty.

Income Inequality

The unequal distribution of annual or lifetime income among individuals or households within a society.

Pre-Tax-And Transfer Income

The total income of individuals or households before taxes are deducted and before any government transfers, such as subsidies or welfare, are added.

Trend

A general direction in which something is developing or changing over time.