Researchers Conducted a Content Analysis in Which They Examined Race

question 28

Multiple Choice

Researchers conducted a content analysis in which they examined race relations on TV.They included programs with a story line and all commercials,but they excluded documentaries,news broadcasts,and sports shows.Which characteristic of the researchers' sample is likely to be most affected by these decisions?

• A)representativeness
• B)homogeneity
• C)stability
• D)internal validity

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Definitions:

Exchange Network

A social structure formed around the dynamics of exchanging goods, services, or information among individuals or organizations.

Valued Resources

Assets, commodities, or services that are highly regarded or deemed beneficial by individuals or societies.

Emerson

Ralph Waldo Emerson was a leading figure in the transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century, known for his work as an American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, and poet.

Exchange Relations

Economic, social, or political relationships in which goods, services, or other benefits are traded between parties.