Under the Reasonableness Standard, an Example of a Decision That

question 163

Multiple Choice

Under the reasonableness standard, an example of a decision that barred gender-based differences is that

• A) all women are eligible for the draft.
• B) the navy may not allow women to remain officers longer than men without being promoted.
• C) states cannot give widows a property-tax exemption not given to widowers.
• D) girls cannot be barred from Little League baseball teams.
• E) California cannot define rape in such a way that only males can commit the offense.

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Definitions:

Theory-Driven Research

Research that is guided by a theoretical framework, which helps in formulating hypotheses, designing the study, and interpreting results.

Empirical Test

A process of using direct or indirect observation or experience to gather evidence and test hypotheses or theories.

Systematic Observation

A structured method of data collection where phenomena or behaviors are consistently monitored according to specific criteria and recorded for analysis.

Superordinate Goals

Objectives that require the cooperation of two or more opposing groups, leading to collaboration and reducing conflict.