The Researcher Should Rely on ________ to Determine Which Variables

question 48

Multiple Choice

The researcher should rely on ________ to determine which variables should be investigated.

• A)objective evidence
• B)theory
• C)an analytical model
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Structural-functionalism

A sociological theory that views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote stability and integrity.

Conflict Theory

A sociological perspective that views social life as a competition, and focuses on the distribution of resources, power, and inequality within a society.

Marxism

A socio-political and economic ideology based on the works of Karl Marx, focusing on class struggle, the critique of capitalism, and the advocacy for a classless society.

Exemplary Character

Relates to individuals or actions serving as ideal examples or models in moral, ethical, or social contexts.