Suppose That We Have a Qualitative Variable Month with Categories

question 71

Multiple Choice

Suppose that we have a qualitative variable Month with categories: January, February, etc. How many dummy variables are needed to describe Month?

• A) 12
• B) 11
• C) 10
• D) 9

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Definitions:

Sexual Double Standard

A societal norm that allows or even encourages disparate sexual behaviors for individuals based on their gender, typically more permissive for men than for women.

Social Power

The ability of an individual or group to influence or control the actions, behaviors, and opinions of others within a social context.

Queer Theory

An interdisciplinary perspective that seeks to challenge normative concepts of gender and sexuality, exploring the fluidity and social construction of these identities.

Heterosexism

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