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This exam covers all readings, course activities, and lecture content assigned from Modules 01 through 06. Choose three of the five questions below. For each question chosen, write an essay response of 250-300 words. In your response, be sure to refer to specific concepts from the readings, lecture notes, and/or discussions, and use these concepts to support your points. Please state the question prior to your answer.
Explain what sociologist Howard S. Becker meant when he said, "it is not the act itself, but the reaction to the act, that make something deviant."
Explain the difference between individual and institutional discrimination, giving examples of each type of discrimination. Then explain how these forms of discrimination are different from prejudice and stereotypes.
Of the three theories of global stratification (modernization theory, dependency theory, and world systems theory), which do you think is most relevant or useful for understanding global inequality? Explain why in detail, using specific examples to support your points.
Explain how functional theory would interpret the causes and consequences of technological advances in American society. Choose one particular type of technology to focus on, such as texting or social networking via Facebook or Twitter.
Compare and contrast two social movement theories, such as deprivation theory and resource mobilization theory. Use examples from a specific social movement to support your points.
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Identify the logical fallacies in each
: The below examples of fallacious reasoning provided, identify the logical fallacies in each and provide a written response including the implied or stated conclusions and the nature of the fallacy. Use double-spacing and 12-point Times New Roman f..
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What is the probability that both marbles
: What is the probability that both marbles he chooses are green? Write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.
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Probability that the first spin lands
: What is the probability that the first spin lands on blue and the second spin lands on gray? Write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.
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What type of variable is age
: Application Assignment Worksheet - SPSS Frequencies. What type of variable is AGE? What type of variable is SEX? What type of variable is GROUP
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Compare and contrast two social movement theories
: Explain the difference between individual and institutional discrimination, giving examples of each type of discrimination. Then explain how these forms of discrimination are different from prejudice and stereotypes.
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Fraction in simplest form
: A box is filled with 4 green cards, 2 red cards, and 14 brown cards. A card is chosen at random from the box. What is the probability that it is a green or a brown card? Write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.
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Find the numbers for the stores in the sample
: Suppose the owner wants an equal number of stores from each category. Find the numbers for the stores in the sample if the owner starts at line 108.
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To publish a tell-all story about a celebrity
: Jaune Magazine (JM) must decide whether or not to publish a tell-all story about a celebrity. If the story ends up having major impact, JM will realize substantial profits from additional magazine sales, subscriptions, and advertising revenues.
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Describe why there are limits on what managers of change
: describe why there are limits on what managers of change can achieve.
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