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shofmannx20

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on: Jul 10, 2018
If the proportion of African American men in the general population is 11 percent, what percentage of a randomly drawn sample, if accurately drawn, will be African American men? Explain your reasoning.
 
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Identify the agents of political socialization.
 
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kkenney

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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1. Note that if accurately drawn, a random sample should include 11 percent of African American men.
2. Explain what a random sample is and the goal of sampling, including a discussion about the population universe that the sample is supposed to represent. Answers may also include a discussion of proper sampling techniques.

Answer to Question 2

An ideal response will:
1. List the agents of political socialization, including family, schools, peers/friends, mass media, and other influences.
2. Define political socialization and/or describe how one or more of these agents affects political socialization.


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