From a Sociological Perspective, Which of the Following Is NOT

question 5

Multiple Choice

From a sociological perspective, which of the following is NOT a major contributor in determining where people end up in terms of their adult status and job?

• A) individual merit
• B) race and ethnicity
• C) community of residence
• D) parents' educational level

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Definitions:

Independent Variables

Variables in a statistical model that are manipulated or changed to observe their effect on dependent variables.

Coefficient of Determination

A measure used in statistical modeling that indicates how well data points fit a line or curve. It is represented as a value between 0 and 1.

Dependent Variable

A variable in statistical modeling whose value is influenced by other variables.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed to explore its effects on the dependent variable.