If a Group of People Were Systematically Discriminated Against in the Past,which

question 44

Multiple Choice

If a group of people were systematically discriminated against in the past,which of the following would constitute an affirmative action policy designed as a remedy to help the members of this group overcome this legacy of discrimination?

• A)a hiring policy that favors those with relatives working in government
• B)a college admissions policy that gives preferential treatment to members of the group
• C)a color-blind job application process to give members of this group an equal chance -
• D)requiring that all job applicants have at least two years of prior experience

Recognize the importance and methods of maintaining validity and reliability in research findings.

Differentiate between types of variables (independent, dependent) and their roles in research studies.

Identify the effects of experimenter and participant biases on research outcomes.

Understand the concepts of internal and external validity in the context of research generalizability.

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Definitions:

Mathematics

The abstract science of number, quantity, and space, either as abstract concepts (pure mathematics) or as applied to other disciplines such as physics and engineering (applied mathematics).

Conclusive Cause and Effect Relationship

A relationship where changes in one variable result in changes in another, with no alternative explanation.

Descriptive/Correlational Research

A research method that involves observing and measuring phenomena to describe them and assess relationships between variables without manipulating them.

Control Events

The capacity to influence or direct the course of events through one's actions.