Sociological Research Is _____________ Because It Operates on the Assumption

question 56

Multiple Choice

Sociological research is _____________ because it operates on the assumption that answers to questions about human behavior can be ascertained only through controlled,systematic observations in the real world.

• A)theoretical
• B)empirical
• C)experimental
• D)probabilistic

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Definitions:

Incidence

The occurrence, rate, or frequency with which a disease, crime, or something similar happens within a particular group, area, or population.

Smoking

The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances, which is a well-known risk factor for many diseases.

Lung Cancer

A type of cancer that originates in the lung tissues, often associated with smoking and exposure to toxic substances.

Risk Perception

The subjective judgment individuals make about the severity and probability of a risk, affecting behaviors and attitudes toward that risk.