Famines in Sub-Saharan Africa

question 66

Multiple Choice

Famines in sub-Saharan Africa:

• A) are solely the result of unalterable weather conditions.
• B) have become less common in recent decades.
• C) are the result of drought,civil strife,large populations,and inappropriate public policies.
• D) are solely the result of government policies that overprice agricultural products.

Identify tools and techniques for effective data analysis.

Grasp the concept of granularity in data analysis and its importance in creating pivot tables.

Understand the principles and practices of big data.

Familiarize with programming languages in statistical software.

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Definitions:

Diffusion of Responsibility

Refers to a sociopsychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to take action or feel a sense of responsibility in the presence of a large group of people.

Pluralistic Ignorance

A psychological phenomenon where individuals wrongly believe their feelings and beliefs are different from those of the group, often leading to conformity despite personal objections.

Good Samaritan Effect

A phenomenon where individuals are more likely to help others in need without expecting anything in return, inspired by the biblical parable of the Good Samaritan.

Gender and Helping

the study of how an individual's gender influences their tendency to offer assistance to others, often with findings suggesting societal norms and roles impact helping behavior.