Social Science Reduces the Likelihood of Overgeneralization by ______

question 53

Multiple Choice

Social science reduces the likelihood of overgeneralization by ______.

• A)using systematic procedures for selecting individuals to study that are representative for the groups to which we hope to generalize
• B)using explicit criteria for establishing causality
• C)requiring systematic measurement and sampling
• D)using empirical evidence

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Definitions:

Product of the Land

Refers to natural resources or crops that are produced, grown, or extracted directly from the land.

Joint Tenant

An individual co-owning property with one or more persons, where each owns an equal share, and upon death, the interest passes to the surviving co-owners.

Chosen Heirs

Individuals or entities designated to receive inheritance under a will or through state intestacy laws in the absence of a will.

Fee Simple Absolute

An ownership interest in land in which the owner has the greatest possible aggregation of rights, privileges, and power. The owner can use, possess, or dispose of the property as he or she chooses during his or her lifetime. On death, the interest in the property passes to the owner’s heirs.