Coding Males as 1 and Females as 0 in a Data

question 31

Multiple Choice

Coding males as 1 and females as 0 in a data set illustrates the use of _____ variables.

• A)nominal
• B)dummy
• C)numerical
• D)ordinal

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Definitions:

Labeling Theory

A sociological theory suggesting that labeling individuals as deviant can influence their self-identity and behavior, possibly leading to further deviance.

Secondary Deviation

The stage in which an individual comes to accept the label of "deviant" and takes on a deviant identity as a result of societal reactions.

Symbolic Interactionist

A practitioner or adherent of Symbolic Interactionism, emphasizing the study of how people negotiate the meaning of social life during interactions.

Sociological Research

the study of social behaviors, institutions, and functions using various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to improve understanding of social structures and processes.