1. after a society decides to save money by reducing funding for education and training, it finds that workers do not have the skills needed for jobs. which term would robert merton use to describe the result of these social functions?

a. symbolic
b. interactional
c. unpredictable
d. dysfunctional

2. ratna is preparing a presentation titled "similarities between micro-level and macro-level orientation in sociology." which explanation should she include?

a. both orientations are concentrating on conflicts between nations.
b. both orientations are viewing the damage done to society.
c. both orientations are focusing on the interactions between individuals.
d. both orientations are using scientific methods of study.

3. match the term to its corresponding example.

terms
a. interview
b. close-ended questions
c. random sample

examples
1. julie asks a representative group instead of everyone to determine a society's view on the best way to resolve problems.
2. kayden asks people questions that can only be answered with a yes or no.
3. ibraheim ask people to talk about what society expects of its members.