Research That Takes a Number of Different Age Groups and Examines

question 3

Multiple Choice

Research that takes a number of different age groups and examines them at several points in time is known as _____________ research.

• A)cross-sectional
• B)longitudinal
• C)sequential
• D)bilateral

Describe the Uniform Crime Report and its significance in the study of crime demographics.

Identify sources of bias in crime reporting and their impacts on crime statistics.

Compare and contrast the explanations provided by conflict theory and functionalism for biases in crime reporting.

Understand the distinctions and characteristics of aggregate, groups (primary and secondary), and categories within social structures.

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Definitions:

Male-Dominated Jobs

Occupations or industries where the majority of workers are male, often highlighting issues of gender inequality or segregation in the workplace.

Raters

Individuals who assess or evaluate the performance, qualities, or abilities of others in structured settings.

Attribution Errors

Cognitive biases that occur when individuals inaccurately attribute the causes of behaviors or events to internal or external factors.

Perceptual Biases

Cognitive errors that result from the simplification of reality through the filtering of information based on personal experiences, emotions, and culture.