2026-02-06 GEGA 2010 Week 05

What is the definition of migration?

• The movement of individuals or groups from one place to another

• The change of residence within a country

• The process of seeking refuge in another country

What does labor migration refer to?

• The movement of individuals across international borders without proper authorization

• The movement of individuals primarily for employment-related reasons

• The movement of individuals to another country for educational purposes

Irregular migration refers to:

• The movement of individuals primarily for employment-related reasons

• The movement of individuals across international borders without proper authorization

• The movement of individuals seeking refuge in another country

Refugees are individuals who:

• Seek better economic opportunities in another country

• Are forced to leave their home countries due to persecution or conflict

• Apply for refugee status but are still being assessed by the host country's authorities

What are theories in research?

• Hypotheses generated from empirical evidence

• Logical reasoning based on previous observations

• Systematic frameworks providing explanations and predictions

• Selecting individuals or cases to represent a population

Which of the following differentiates qualitative research from quantitative research?

• Emphasis on context and subjective interpretations

• Systematic collection and analysis of numerical data

• Integration of qualitative and quantitative approaches

• Manipulation of variables in controlled settings

What do macro structures refer to in the context of migration?

• Broad economic, political, and social factors

• Individual-level factors and decision-making

• Community, family, and social networks

What does the push and pull theory of migration explain?

• Factors that drive people to leave their home countries

• Factors that attract people to destination countries

• Both of them

According to world systems theory, migration is influenced by:

• The global capitalist system and economic relationships

• Individual preferences and lifestyle choices

• Environmental factors and climate change

What is neoclassical migration theory primarily based on?

• Individual rationality and economic factors

• Social and cultural factors

• Political and legal factors