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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Schelling say about the results of segregation and integration models?

2. What does Schelling say are discrete variables?

3. What does Schelling say parents are most concerned with in the case of vaccination?

4. How many distinct sperm does Schelling say a man can produce?

5. What does Schelling say about an equilibrium division of the population?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are Schelling's values? Where does he stand on the issue of safety, or integration, or segregation or vaccines? Using evidence from the book, describe Schelling's personal views about the issues he raises, and explain the reasoning by which he justifies these personal views.

Essay Topic 2

What is a positive kind of discrimination, and what tools does a society or a government have for reinforcing positive discrimination?

Essay Topic 3

What institutions or roles is the social scientist playing by analyzing, predicting and trying to influence human behavior? Is the social scientist a preacher, engineer, or artist? What roles does he take, and how is the social scientist different? Cite examples from the book as you make your answer.

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