You Conduct a Literature Review on a Topic for a Class

question 49

Multiple Choice

You conduct a literature review on a topic for a class paper and realize that all the studies you found seem to use WEIRD samples.Based on this characteristic of the study samples, which of the following would be a limitation of your class paper?

• A) You would be unable to determine the level of universality.
• B) You would be relying on a non-Western perspective.
• C) You would be using a multicultural rather than a color-blind approach.
• D) Your conclusions would not generalize to people in industrialized countries.
• E) You would not have enough studies to draw conclusions about WEIRD samples.

Be familiar with income equality measures, including the Lorenz curve and Gini coefficient.

Analyze the relationship between income inequality, economic efficiency, and social welfare.

Recognize the role of skills, abilities, and discrimination in creating income disparities.

Understand the significance and outcomes of major welfare reforms.

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