Which of the Following Sets of Data Might Be Expected

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sets of data might be expected to have a 12 month cycle?

• A) Sales of washing powder
• B) Data showing changes in the GDP of Jordan
• C) Volume of gas used for domestic heating
• D) Sales of ski-equipment

Examine the role of social structure and strain in influencing criminal behavior.

Understand the medicalization of deviance and its criticisms.

Analyze the disparity in societal responses to deviance based on race, gender, and class.

Compare and contrast major sociological theories of deviance (functionalist, conflict, symbolic interactionist).

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