The Nature of the Problem the Researcher Wishes to Answer

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nature of the problem the researcher wishes to answer will determine which ____ will serve as a base for computing percentages.

• A)independent variable
• B)marginal total
• C)dependent variable
• D)column mean

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Definitions:

Contractually Bound

Obligated by a contract to act in accordance with its terms.

Kinship Network

A web of social relationships that form an important part of the social structure in many societies, emphasizing blood ties and marital connections.

Social Institution

A complex, integrated set of norms and structures that dictate how individuals in a society interact and organize around fundamental needs and purposes, like family, education, and religion.

Cohabiting Couples

Partners who live together in a sexual and domestic relationship without being legally married.