Having Found That People from Similar Socioeconomic Backgrounds Are More

question 16

Multiple Choice

Having found that people from similar socioeconomic backgrounds are more likely to become friends than people from different backgrounds, a researcher wanted to test the hypothesis that this effect is due to the fact that people from the same socioeconomic background are more likely to share similar attitudes. What could the researcher use to examine this hypothesis?

• A)Coefficient of determination
• B)Partial correlation
• C)A scatterplot
• D)Pearson correlation

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Definitions:

Cooperative Societies

Organizations owned and run jointly by its members, who share the benefits or profits equally or according to their contribution.

Stereotypes

Oversimplified generalizations about groups of people that may or may not reflect reality.

Morning Person

An individual who feels more awake, alert, and productive during the morning hours compared to other times of the day.

Scapegoat Theory

The idea that blaming problems and misfortunes on outgroups contributes to negative attitudes toward these outgroups.