In an Experimental Study

question 65

Multiple Choice

In an experimental study,

• A) the independent variable is manipulated.
• B) the dependent variable is manipulated.
• C) both the independent variable and the dependent variable are manipulated.
• D) the environment is manipulated.

Explain the mechanisms through which individuals and groups experience social mobility.

Identify the factors contributing to the creation and maintenance of the upper-upper class.

Understand the relationship between technology, economy, and changes in social stratification.

Grasp the global nature of social inequality and its consequences.

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