For His Research Methods Class Project, Hiro Is Studying the Effect

question 13

Multiple Choice

For his research methods class project, Hiro is studying the effect of pet ownership on stress levels. Although a lot of research has been done on dog and cat owners, not much is known about other pets so Hiro decides to study bird owners. Which of the following would demonstrate a snowball sampling technique?

• A)He contacts the Twitter followers of Dr. Oiseau, a famous biologist who studies birds.
• B)He recruits bird owners by e-mailing members of the National Bird Owners Association and asking for participants.
• C)His participants are all the people who have purchased birds at his local pet store in the past 6 months.
• D)He asks bird owners to give him the names of other bird owners.

Understand the application of horizontal analysis in financial statement analysis.

Understand the components and significance of balance of trade and current accounts in international economics.

Identify and explain the mechanisms and forums for resolving international business disputes.

Recognize the purpose and impact of quotas and tariffs on international trade.

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Definitions:

Access to Resources

The ability or opportunity to obtain and use necessary materials, services, or valuable information.

Opportunities

Prospects or situations that present possibilities for advancement, achievement, or success, often influenced by socio-economic factors.

Married Couples

Two individuals legally united through marriage, recognized both socially and legally, forming a primary social and economic unit.

Single Parents

Individuals who are raising children without the involvement of the other parent in the home.