According to the Text, the Tendency for People to Be

question 53

Multiple Choice

According to the text, the tendency for people to be attracted to others who are similar to them is probably ____; the value that people place on diversity and difference is probably ____.

• A) social rather than cultural, also social rather than cultural
• B) social rather than cultural, cultural rather than social
• C) cultural rather than social, social rather than cultural
• D) cultural rather than social, also cultural rather than social

Understand the concept of selection bias and its impact on research findings.

Differentiate between correlation and causation in statistical studies.

Identify examples of survivor bias in research scenarios.

Recognize the importance of using random samples to avoid selection bias.

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Definitions:

Amniocentesis

A medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis to extract amniotic fluid using a needle for genetic and chromosomal testing.

Fetal Abnormalities

Conditions that deviate from the normal development of a fetus, which can be structural, functional, or genetic.

Development

The process of growth or improvement over time, often used in context of countries, individuals, or technologies.

Low-Birth-Weight Infant

A term describing babies born with a weight of less than 2500 grams (5 pounds, 8 ounces), often due to premature birth or nutritional issues during pregnancy.