According to the 2011 Gallup Daily Tracking Polls (Www

question 64

Multiple Choice

According to the 2011 Gallup daily tracking polls (www.gallup.com,February 3,2012) ,Mississippi is the most conservative U.S.state,with 53.4 percent of its residents identifying themselves as conservative. Refer to Exhibit 7-10.What is the probability that at least 100 but fewer than 115 respondents of a random sample of 200 Mississippi residents identify as conservative?

• A)0.1685
• B)0.3370
• C)0.7085
• D)0.8770

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Definitions:

Modernization Theory

is a sociological theory that looks at the processes through which societies move from traditional or less developed institutions to those characteristic of more developed societies.

Functionalism

A theoretical perspective in sociology that views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability, focusing on the social functions of different structures.

Consistent

Refers to something that is characterized by staying the same over time, not changing or varying.

Hegemony

The dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others, often maintained through ideological or cultural means.