Which of the Following Examples Would Most Likely Be Subject

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples would most likely be subject to selection bias?

• A) a study that randomly sampled 100 passengers at Chicago O'Hare International Airport to get their opinions about decreased legroom on commercial airplanes
• B) a study that randomly sampled 100 hunters in Minnesota to determine if newly implemented state hunting limits would reduce the number of hunting trips they took in the state each year
• C) a study that randomly sampled 100 tourists of legal drinking age on the Las Vegas Strip to determine the average amount they spend each day on alcoholic beverages while in Las Vegas
• D) a study that randomly sampled 100 people issued speeding tickets on the New Jersey Turnpike to determine if drivers believe the New Jersey Department of Transportation should raise the current 65 mph speed limit to 75 mph

Understand the reasons behind poverty according to different viewpoints.

Grasp the significance of key legislative acts on poverty and welfare.

Understand the trends in the exodus of different social classes from ghettos according to sociologists like William Julius Wilson.

Grasp the statistics concerning poverty levels among different racial and ethnic groups in the United States.

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Definitions:

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, suggesting that people are motivated to fulfill basic needs before moving on to other needs, culminating in self-actualization.

Avoidance Motivation

A psychological behavior aimed at avoiding unpleasant outcomes, tasks, or situations, often driven by fear or anxiety about potential negative consequences.

Safety And Security

The state of being protected from harm or other non-desirable outcomes. It encompasses both physical safety and psychological security.

Property

Legally recognized rights and interests in objects, land, or intellectual creations, signifying ownership or possession.