Which of the Following Is Cited in the Book as the Primary

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is cited in the book as the primary factor influencing why engineering enrollments have fluctuated so greatly over the last few decades?

• A) Demand for engineers in U.S. industry
• B) Number of births in a given year
• C) Rigor found in engineering education
• D) Number of high school graduates in a given year

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Definitions:

Criticisms

Critical evaluations or analyses aimed at identifying faults or areas of improvement.

Social Stratification

The hierarchical arrangement and classification of individuals and groups in any given society, often based on wealth, race, education, and power.

Blau

Likely refers to Peter M. Blau, a sociologist known for his work on social structure and interpersonal dynamics.

Structural Mobility

The movement of individuals or groups within or between social strata in a society due to changes in the economy, societal norms, or other structural factors.