A Difference Between the Positivist Perspective and the Postpositivist Perspective

question 20

Multiple Choice

A difference between the positivist perspective and the postpositivist perspective is that the postpositivist perspective posits that:

• A) there is no absolute truth.
• B) scientists have biases that may affect research.
• C) there is no scope for error in the scientific process.
• D) dichotomous conclusions are possible in scientific researches.

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Definitions:

Output

The quantity of goods or services produced in a given period by a firm, industry, or country.

Monopolies

Market situations where a single supplier dominates the supply of a particular good or service, limiting competition and potentially leading to higher prices and reduced innovation.

Entire Industry Supply

The total quantity of a specific good or service that is available to consumers from all producers in a particular industry.

Demand Curve

A graph showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded, typically downward sloping to the right.