Why Is Sociology Considered a Science

question 113

Multiple Choice

Why is sociology considered a science?

• A) It has an exclusive reliance on positivist approaches.
• B) Sociologists usually have degrees in the natural sciences.
• C) It has philosophical origins.
• D) It seeks to use empirical methods.

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Definitions:

Decision Tree

is a graphical tool used in decision-making, which represents different choices and their possible outcomes, including chance event outcomes, resource costs, and utility.

EMV

Stands for EuroPay, MasterCard, and Visa, a standard for the interoperability of chip cards and chip-card capable payment terminals and ATMs, for authenticating credit and debit card transactions.

Maximin Criterion

A decision-making rule used for minimizing the worst-case scenario loss.

Uncertainty

The state of having limited knowledge where it is impossible to exactly describe the existing state, a future outcome, or more than one possible outcome.