Refer to the Provided Table, Which Shows the Ranked Preferences

question 175

Multiple Choice

Refer to the provided table, which shows the ranked preferences of voters for three alternative projects, with "1" being the top preference.In a paired-choice vote between a jail and a stadium,

• A)a majority of the voters would favor the jail, 2 to 1.
• B)a majority of the voters would favor the stadium, 2 to 1.
• C)a majority of the voters would favor the jail, 3 to 0.
• D)a majority of the voters would favor the stadium, 3 to 0.

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Definitions:

Norms

Unwritten rules and standards that govern the behavior of individuals within a group or society, guiding what is considered acceptable or unacceptable.

Sherif

Muzafer Sherif, a social psychologist known for his work on norm formation, social conformity, and the Robbers Cave Experiment.

Participant Observation

A qualitative research method in which the researcher becomes actively involved in the group or situation being studied.

Whyte

A reference to William H. Whyte, a sociologist noted for his insights on urban environments, organizational analysis, and social behavior.