Poverty Is Passed on from One Generation to the Next

question 26

Multiple Choice

Poverty is passed on from one generation to the next primarily through

• A)the lack of available opportunities.
• B)genetic conditions.
• C)improper care of natural resources.
• D)the lack of motivation to change.
• E)illnesses spread by viruses.

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Definitions:

Spuriousness

A situation in statistical analysis where a perceived correlation or association between two variables is actually caused by a third variable.

Correlation

A measure of how strongly two variables are related to each other.

Causation

The action of causing something, in research it generally refers to the relationship between variables where one variable directly affects another.

Theoretical Perspective

A basic set of assumptions that guides research and theory in social sciences, providing a specific viewpoint or lens for interpretation.