The Choice of How Many Different Social Classes to Use

question 38

True/False

The choice of how many different social classes to use depends on the amount of detail that the researcher believes is necessary to explain adequately the attitudes or behavior under study.

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Definitions:

Random Selection

A method of choosing individuals or items from a larger population using a process that gives each possible choice an equal chance of being selected.

Lab Rats

Commonly used term for rats that are bred and kept for scientific research.

Scientific Method

A systematic and logical approach to discovering how things in the universe work, based on observation, hypothesis, experimentation, and conclusion.

Bystander Effect

A behavior observed in social settings where the presence of other individuals decreases the likelihood of offering aid to a victim.