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Because she is African American, Karima faces discrimination. This suggests that Karima is a part of a __________.

If X and Y are independent continuous random variables with variances 2 and 3 and expectation 3 and 5, then which of the following is/are true (1) Var(X+Y) = 5 (2) E(XY)=15 (3) Can only calculate var(X+Y) for discrete random variables (4) insufficient data to calculate var(X+Y) 

Senator Murphy believes that the benefits of discrimination outweigh the costs of discrimination. The senator’s beliefs are in line with __________.

A(n) __________ refers to people who identify with one another on the basis of their ancestry and cultural heritage.

Matt Kinsler is a capitalist who owns a large candy manufacturing company. As such, Matt is a member of the __________.

Susan is attending college and working part time so that she can get a good job. This is an example of __________.

Renee has a high level of self-control and would not think about committing a crime. She is experiencing __________.

In a debate about taxes, Mark argues that the rich already pay a disproportionate amount of the overall taxes and that we should not tax them at a higher rate just because they make more money. He is arguing against __________.

At the Shady Pines Country Club, a person can only gain membership through inheritance. Because blacks, Asians, and Hispanics were banned from membership until the 1970s, the club remains all white today. This reflects __________.

Rasheema is homeless. She does not have the food, clothing, or shelter needed to make it through a cold winter in Chicago. She is in __________.