Why Can We Be Certain That the Groups Are Exactly

question 7

Multiple Choice

Why can we be certain that the groups are exactly the same before the treatment has begun?

• A) the independent variable is operationally defined
• B) the same participants are used in each group
• C) random assignment is used to assign participants
• D) random selection is used to assigned participants

Understand the role of the Supreme Court and significant judicial decisions in shaping American society, referencing the Burger and Warren Courts.

Examine the cultural, social, and economic trends of the late 20th century, including the rise of the Christian Right and the conditions leading to the "Second Gilded Age."

Compare and contrast the accomplishments and challenges faced by the civil rights and women’s movements.

Critique the reasons behind the decline of America's "golden age" and its impacts on labor and consumers.

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Definitions:

Marx

Karl Marx, a 19th-century philosopher, economist, and revolutionary socialist whose works on the critique of political economy and class struggle have profoundly influenced socialist thought.

Anomie

Durkheim’s term for a state of normlessness that results from a lack of clear goals and may ultimately result in higher suicide rates.

Durkheim

A foundational sociologist known for his work on social cohesion, the division of labor, and the concept of anomie.

Collective Conscience

Durkheim’s concept highlighting the totality of beliefs and sentiments that are common to the average person in a society.