Professor Elgin Is Interested in How a Family's Socioeconomic Status

question 87

Multiple Choice

Professor Elgin is interested in how a family's socioeconomic status (SES) affects children's well-being. When measuring SES, which of the following variables will Professor Elgin consider?

• A) years of education, the prestige of one's job and the skill it requires, and income
• B) race, years of education, and number of dependent children in the family
• C) amount of debt a family has, income, and social status within the community
• D) years of education, net worth, and family size

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