Which Segment of the Spanish Population Made Up the Majority

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which segment of the Spanish population made up the majority of the approximately 225,000 Spaniards who settled in the colonies between 1492 and 1592?

• A) The displaced younger sons of Spanish nobility
• B) Women and families from northern Spain
• C) Artisans,laborers,and sailors of Jewish faith
• D) Poor young men of common lineage

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Definitions:

Moderator Variables

Variables that explain when, where, or for whom an effect is most likely to occur.

Random Assignment

A method in experimental design where participants are allocated to different groups on a random basis to reduce bias and increase the validity of the results.

Construct Validity

The extent to which a test or instrument measures the theoretical construct it's intended to measure.

Experimenter Bias

The possibility that the experimenter’s knowledge of the condition a particular participant is in could affect her behavior toward the participant and thereby introduce a confounding variable to the independent variable manipulation.