Define Validity and Authenticity as Goals of Social Research

question 12

Essay

Define validity and authenticity as goals of social research.Explain why both are important for generating social science.

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Definitions:

Decisions At Margin

The process of making decisions based on the additional benefit or cost of one more unit of change rather than on a total or average outcome.

Spending

The amount of money paid out or expended, typically on items or services.

Factory Closes

This describes a situation where a manufacturing facility ceases operations, potentially due to economic, operational, or strategic decisions.

Unemployed Workers

Individuals who are capable of working and are actively seeking work but are not currently employed.