In an Effort to Ensure That Textbooks for Introductory Level

question 26

Multiple Choice

In an effort to ensure that textbooks for introductory level criminology and criminal justice courses are gender and race neutral, an analysis of the language was undertaken. Which of the following would be appropriate?

• A) measuring the only the manifest content
• B) measuring the latent content
• C) measuring the number of words used
• D) measuring the number of different subjects the author uses

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Definitions:

Expected Inflation

The anticipated rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services will rise over a period of time, affecting the purchasing power of a currency.

Short-Run Phillips Curve

A graphical representation showing the short-term trade-off between inflation and unemployment rates.

Inflation

The rate of increase in the collective pricing for goods and services, lessening consumer purchase strength.

Less Optimistic

Feeling or expressing a lower expectation that good events will occur or that negative events will not happen.