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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 __________.

Grace is graduating from college and she has been offered two jobs: one in San Diego and another in San Francisco. Grace will consider the number of crimes occurring per 100,000 people in each city to determine which job she will take. Grace is using the __________.