A Researcher Is Comparing Random Samples of White,black,and Hispanic Americans

question 53

Multiple Choice

A researcher is comparing random samples of white,black,and Hispanic Americans for differences in income,family size,and years of education.Which of the following tests of significance would be useful for all three dependent variables?

• A)t test for small samples
• B)t test for difference in means
• C)ANOVA
• D)the test for the significance of the difference between sample proportions

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Definitions:

Ethnicity

A category of people who identify with each other based on shared attributes such as cultural, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or ancestral heritage.

Sociological Factors

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Nationality

The legal relationship between an individual and a nation, often determining citizenship and allegiance.

Machiavellianism

A personality trait characterized by manipulation, deceit, and exploitation of others to achieve one's own goals.