Poston and Bouvier Argue That the Most Important Demographic Characteristics

question 14

Multiple Choice

Poston and Bouvier argue that the most important demographic characteristics are:

• A) age and sex
• B) age and race
• C) race and ethnicity
• D) race and education
• E) marital status and income

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