While There Are Many Complexities in the Process of Sampling

question 32

Multiple Choice

While there are many complexities in the process of sampling and accessing participants, the author notes that two recognized elements about social research are that ________ and ________ tend to be more willing participants.

• A) working class men; youth
• B) retired persons; women
• C) stigmatized groups; politicized groups
• D) women; those with higher levels of education

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Definitions:

Deadweight Losses

The loss of economic efficiency that can occur when the equilibrium for a good or a service is not achieved, leading to a net loss in societal welfare.

Incentives

Motivational factors or mechanisms that encourage individuals or groups to behave in a certain way or to take specific actions.

Lump-Sum Taxes

Taxes that are the same amount for everyone, regardless of the taxpayer’s income level or ability to pay.

Marginal Tax Rates

The percentage of tax applied to the last dollar earned, indicating the fraction of any additional income that will be taken in taxes.