Sociologists and Other Family Scientists Use A/an __________ Approach in Collecting

question 9

Multiple Choice

Sociologists and other family scientists use a/an __________ approach in collecting and analyzing data so that they may describe some phenomenon,examine the factors that predict or are associated with some phenomenon,explain cause-and-effect relationships or provide insight into why certain events do or do not occur,and understand the meanings attached to behavior or situations.

• A)empirical
• B)ethnocentric
• C)hypothetical
• D)theoretical

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Definitions:

Price Increase

A rise in the cost of goods or services over a specific period.

Tax Burden

Tax Burden describes the total amount of tax that individuals, corporations, or other entities must pay, relative to their income or profits.

Excise Tax

A specific duty charged on the sale or consumption of particular goods, such as luxury items, gasoline, and alcohol, which is often aimed at discouraging certain behaviors.

Consumers

Individuals or entities that purchase goods or services for personal use rather than for manufacturing or reselling.