With Regard to Biological or Genetic Differences Between People,sociologists Have

question 58

Multiple Choice

With regard to biological or genetic differences between people,sociologists have found that:

• A) differences in IQ tests between minorities and nonminorities likely result from genetic differences between groups.
• B) stigmatized minorities in all countries have lower IQ scores,lower educational attainment,and lower occupational status,indicating that these minorities are biologically less able to succeed.
• C) stigmatized minorities in all countries have lower IQ scores,lower educational attainment,and lower occupational status,indicating that social processes of stratification and stigmatization affect the life chances of these groups.
• D) differences in educational attainment between minorities and nonminorities are due to a combination of genetics and negative stereotyping.

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Definitions:

Random Variable

A variable whose values are determined by the numerical results of a random event.

Independent

Not influenced or controlled by others; in statistics, variables that are not affected by other variables in the model.

Weekly

Pertaining to something that occurs, is done, calculated, or issued every week.

Standard Deviation

A measure of the amount of variation or dispersion in a set of values, indicating how much the values differ from the mean of the set.