How Has the Frequency of Same-Sex Behavior in the United

question 15

Multiple Choice

How has the frequency of same-sex behavior in the United States changed over the years?

• A) It has increased over the years due to changes in the social status of homosexuality.
• B) It has decreased over the years due to increased homophobia.
• C) It has only increased among men but not among women.
• D) It has remained constant over the years in spite of the changes in the social status of homosexuality.

Know the differences between directional and nondirectional hypotheses and tests.

Understand the process of hypothesis testing including the role of the null hypothesis.

Comprehend the significance of sampling error in research.

Recognize the importance of sample representativeness for generalizability.

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Definitions:

Marginal Social Benefit

The additional benefit to society from the production or consumption of one more unit of a good.

Immunize

To provide protection against a disease through vaccination or to safeguard an investment against interest rate fluctuations.

Government Intervention

Actions taken by a government to affect the economy, which can include regulations, subsidies, tariffs, and direct provision of goods and services.

Marginal External Benefit

Increased benefit that accrues to other parties as a firm increases output by one unit.