Question 1

The states with the smallest percentage of both female-headed households and male-headed households are located in the:

Accepted Answer

A) South 
B) Southwest 
C) Northeast 
D) Central Plains 
A) South 
B) Southwest 
C) Northeast 
D) Central Plains D

Question 2

If you were to compare the maps of two variables which have a correlation of .712 you would find

Accepted Answer

A) the maps to be quite similar. 
B) the maps to be exactly alike. 
C) the maps to be opposites. 
D) none of the above - correlations tell us nothing about how two maps will compare. 
A) the maps to be quite similar. 
B) the maps to be exactly alike. 
C) the maps to be opposites. 
D) none of the above - correlations tell us nothing about how two maps will compare. A

Question 3

Briefly describe the distribution of one of the following groups in the U.S.: married couples, single adults, or single parents.Discuss some possible explanations for the regional variations in the family structure you selected.

Accepted Answer

The distribution of married couples in the U.S. varies by region, with higher concentrations in the Midwest and South, and lower concentrations in the Northeast and West. Possible explanations for these regional variations include cultural and religious differences, economic factors, and historical migration patterns. For example, the Midwest and South have a stronger tradition of conservative values and religious beliefs that prioritize marriage and family. Additionally, these regions may have lower costs of living and more affordable housing, making it easier for couples to establish and maintain a household. In contrast, the Northeast and West have higher costs of living and more urbanized areas, which may lead to delayed marriage or a preference for alternative living arrangements. Historical migration patterns, such as the movement of families westward during the 19th century, may also have contributed to the current distribution of married couples in the U.S.

Question 4

Select a state, perhaps the one in which you were born or the one in which you currently live, and find its rank for five of the variables used in this chapter.Briefly discuss the one ranking you find most interesting.

Accepted Answer

I currently live in California, so I wil

Question 5

States with more single adults tend to have a greater proportion of

Accepted Answer

A) people living in urban areas. 
B) people claiming to have no religious affiliation. 
C) high school dropouts. 
D) all of the above 
A) people living in urban areas. 
B) people claiming to have no religious affiliation. 
C) high school dropouts. 
D) all of the above

Question 6

A comparison of the distribution of single males and females reveals that

Accepted Answer

A) single males are concentrated along the West Coast and single females are concentrated in the New England states. 
B) single females are concentrated along the West Coast and single males are concentrated in the New England states. 
C) single males and single females are both concentrated along the West Coast and in the New England states. 
D) single males and single females are evenly distributed throughout the U.S. 
A) single males are concentrated along the West Coast and single females are concentrated in the New England states. 
B) single females are concentrated along the West Coast and single males are concentrated in the New England states. 
C) single males and single females are both concentrated along the West Coast and in the New England states. 
D) single males and single females are evenly distributed throughout the U.S.

Question 7

States which have high marriage rates tend to have

Accepted Answer

A) low divorce rates. 
B) high divorce rates. 
C) the same divorce rates as other states. 
A) low divorce rates. 
B) high divorce rates. 
C) the same divorce rates as other states.

Question 8

Which of the following probability values would give a researcher the most confidence that their results are not a chance finding?

Accepted Answer

A) .000 
B) .100 
C) .500 
D) 1.00 
A) .000 
B) .100 
C) .500 
D) 1.00

Question 9

Which of the following correlation coefficients would indicate that states with more high school graduates have fewer teenage pregnancies?

Accepted Answer

A) .456 
B) -.542 
C) .000 
D) 1.23 
A) .456 
B) -.542 
C) .000 
D) 1.23

Question 10

Suppose a researcher wants to find out whether the female employment rate influences the number adoptions in any given state.The dependent variable in this research would be

Accepted Answer

A) the female employment rate 
B) the number of adoptions 
C) the name of the state 
D) any of the above 
A) the female employment rate 
B) the number of adoptions 
C) the name of the state 
D) any of the above

Question 11

The historical graph illustrating the percentage of single adults in the United States most closely parallels the graph of _______________ for the same period of time.

Accepted Answer

A) the marriage rate 
B) college graduation rates 
C) the divorce rate 
D) the fertility rate 
A) the marriage rate 
B) college graduation rates 
C) the divorce rate 
D) the fertility rate

Question 12

Poverty rates in the United States are strongly correlated with

Accepted Answer

A) the percentage of female-headed households with children. 
B) the percentage of male-headed households with children. 
C) both the percentage of male-headed households with children and the percentage of female-headed households with children. 
D) neither the percentage of male-headed households with children nor the percentage of female-headed households with children 
A) the percentage of female-headed households with children. 
B) the percentage of male-headed households with children. 
C) both the percentage of male-headed households with children and the percentage of female-headed households with children. 
D) neither the percentage of male-headed households with children nor the percentage of female-headed households with children

Question 13

The states with the largest percentage of married adults tend to be located in the

Accepted Answer

A) West. 
B) East. 
C) Central Plains. 
D) South. 
A) West. 
B) East. 
C) Central Plains. 
D) South.

Question 14

A social scientist that is primarily interested in _______________ will focus on the combination of social statuses that make up a family unit rather than on the interpersonal relationships involved.

Accepted Answer

A) the nuclear family 
B) family roles 
C) family structure 
D) family processes 
A) the nuclear family 
B) family roles 
C) family structure 
D) family processes

Question 15

There is a correlation of .445 between the percentage of families below the poverty line and the percentage of families headed by unmarried females.Suppose a researchers believes this correlation is the caused by the fact that marriages which face economic hardships are more likely to end in divorce, thereby producing more female-headed households.The researcher in this example would say that _____________ is the independent variable.

Accepted Answer

A) the percentage of families below the poverty line; the percentage of female-headed families 
B) the percentage of female-headed families; the percentage of families below the poverty line 
C) the female employment rate; the percentage of female-headed families 
D) either a or b above 
A) the percentage of families below the poverty line; the percentage of female-headed families 
B) the percentage of female-headed families; the percentage of families below the poverty line 
C) the female employment rate; the percentage of female-headed families 
D) either a or b above

Question 16

The states with the greatest percentages of divorced residents tend to be located in the

Accepted Answer

A) West. 
B) East. 
C) Central Plains. 
D) South. 
A) West. 
B) East. 
C) Central Plains. 
D) South.

Question 17

There is a correlation of .445 between the percentage of families below the poverty line and the percentage of families headed by unmarried females.Suppose a researchers believes this correlation is the caused by discrimination against women which reduces their family income.The researcher in this example would say that _____________ is the independent variable and _______________ is the dependent variable.

Accepted Answer

A) the percentage of families below the poverty line; the percentage of female-headed families 
B) the percentage of female-headed families; the percentage of families below the poverty line 
C) the female employment rate; the percentage of female-headed families 
D) either a or b above 
A) the percentage of families below the poverty line; the percentage of female-headed families 
B) the percentage of female-headed families; the percentage of families below the poverty line 
C) the female employment rate; the percentage of female-headed families 
D) either a or b above

Question 18

Summarize some of the ways states that have more married couples differ from those that have more single adults?

Accepted Answer

States with a higher proportion of marri

The states with the smallest percentage of both female-headed households and male-headed households are located in the:

If you were to compare the maps of two variables which have a correlation of .712 you would find

Briefly describe the distribution of one of the following groups in the U.S.: married couples, single adults, or single parents.Discuss some possible explanations for the regional variations in the family structure you selected.

Select a state, perhaps the one in which you were born or the one in which you currently live, and find its rank for five of the variables used in this chapter.Briefly discuss the one ranking you find most interesting.

States with more single adults tend to have a greater proportion of

A comparison of the distribution of single males and females reveals that

States which have high marriage rates tend to have

Which of the following probability values would give a researcher the most confidence that their results are not a chance finding?

Which of the following correlation coefficients would indicate that states with more high school graduates have fewer teenage pregnancies?

Suppose a researcher wants to find out whether the female employment rate influences the number adoptions in any given state.The dependent variable in this research would be

The historical graph illustrating the percentage of single adults in the United States most closely parallels the graph of _______________ for the same period of time.

Poverty rates in the United States are strongly correlated with

The states with the largest percentage of married adults tend to be located in the

A social scientist that is primarily interested in _______________ will focus on the combination of social statuses that make up a family unit rather than on the interpersonal relationships involved.

The states with the greatest percentages of divorced residents tend to be located in the

Summarize some of the ways states that have more married couples differ from those that have more single adults?

The Family, Culture, and Society

Gender Roles

Non-Marital Sex: Attitudes and Behavior

Marital and Extramarital Sex

Singlehood

Mate Selection

The Value of Family

Marital Happiness

Fertility and Family Life

Childrearing

Female Employment

Divorce

Remarriage

Families and Education: an Introduction to Multiple Regression

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Exam 1: Personal Forces and Social Forces

The states with the smallest percentage of both female-headed households and male-headed households are located in the:

If you were to compare the maps of two variables which have a correlation of .712 you would find

Briefly describe the distribution of one of the following groups in the U.S.: married couples, single adults, or single parents.Discuss some possible explanations for the regional variations in the family structure you selected.

Select a state, perhaps the one in which you were born or the one in which you currently live, and find its rank for five of the variables used in this chapter.Briefly discuss the one ranking you find most interesting.

States with more single adults tend to have a greater proportion of

A comparison of the distribution of single males and females reveals that

States which have high marriage rates tend to have

Which of the following probability values would give a researcher the most confidence that their results are not a chance finding?

Which of the following correlation coefficients would indicate that states with more high school graduates have fewer teenage pregnancies?

Suppose a researcher wants to find out whether the female employment rate influences the number adoptions in any given state.The dependent variable in this research would be

The historical graph illustrating the percentage of single adults in the United States most closely parallels the graph of _______________ for the same period of time.

Poverty rates in the United States are strongly correlated with

The states with the largest percentage of married adults tend to be located in the

A social scientist that is primarily interested in _______________ will focus on the combination of social statuses that make up a family unit rather than on the interpersonal relationships involved.

The states with the greatest percentages of divorced residents tend to be located in the

Summarize some of the ways states that have more married couples differ from those that have more single adults?

The Family, Culture, and Society

Gender Roles

Non-Marital Sex: Attitudes and Behavior

Marital and Extramarital Sex

Singlehood

Mate Selection

The Value of Family

Marital Happiness

Fertility and Family Life

Childrearing

Female Employment

Divorce

Remarriage

Families and Education: an Introduction to Multiple Regression

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