Suppose That a Researcher Is Interested in a Group of 10

question 55

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a researcher is interested in a group of 10 million people who paid to see a movie playing in theaters.In this example,the 10 million moviegoers would be regarded as

• A)a sample of moviegoers who paid to see the movie in a theater
• B)a population of moviegoers who paid to see the movie in a theater
• C)an independent variable
• D)a dependent variable

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Definitions:

Civil Rights

Refers to the rights of individuals to receive equal treatment and be free from unfair treatment or discrimination, particularly in regard to race, gender, disability, etc.

Jim Crow Justice

The system of laws and customs enforcing racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans, particularly in the southern United States, from the late 19th to the mid-20th century.

Arrested

The act of detaining someone legally as a suspect or because of having committed a criminal offense.

Privileged Backgrounds

Refers to individuals who come from socio-economically advantaged families, providing them with opportunities and advantages that are not available to everyone.