A Variable Measures

question 87

Multiple Choice

A variable measures

• A) something that always has the same value.
• B) something that can take on different values.
• C) factors that occur with high degrees of uncertainty.
• D) the degree to which something varies over time.

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Definitions:

Brazil

A country in South America known for its vast Amazon rainforest, vibrant culture, and populous cities.

Rio de Janeiro

A major city in Brazil known for its Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer atop Mount Corcovado, and its colorful Carnival festival.

Peripheral Model

A theory in urban sociology suggesting that urban areas are composed of an inner city surrounded by large suburban residential and business areas tied together by a beltway or ring road.

Concentric Zones

A sociological model that divides cities into circular areas with varying social characteristics, originating from the work of Ernest Burgess.