People Who Refuse to Be Interviewed Are Likely to Be

question 12

True/False

People who refuse to be interviewed are likely to be different in important respects from those who agree to participate.For this reason, a high rate of refusal may be a major source of survey error.

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Definitions:

Class Consciousness

The awareness and understanding that individuals have of their place in a class system, including the interests and struggles associated with their class position.

Conflict Theory

A perspective in sociology that emphasizes the social, political, or material inequalities of a social group, critiquing the broad socio-political system.

Erving Goffman

A Canadian sociologist and writer, known for his detailed analyses of human interactions and presentation of self in everyday life.

Talcott Parsons

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