You Hypothesize That Low Social Class Causes Poor School Grades

question 18

Multiple Choice

You hypothesize that low social class causes poor school grades.You find that the correlation between low social class and school grades is .01.What can you conclude?

• A)Your hypothesis may be correct,but longitudinal research is indicated to reach a firm conclusion.
• B)Your hypothesis is probably incorrect.
• C)Your hypothesis has not been tested,because a correlational study cannot answer questions about cause and effect.
• D)It is probably poor school grades that lead to low social class.

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Definitions:

Conglomerate

A large, multi-industry company composed of various unrelated businesses under a single corporate group.

Parent-Country Nationals

Parent-country nationals are employees who originate from the country where the headquarters of a multinational company is located, often sent abroad to work in the company's foreign operations.

Corporate Culture

The set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution or organization, influencing the behavior of individuals within it.

Repatriation

The process of PCNs, TCNs, or even HCNs returning to their home headquarters or home subsidiaries.