Why Are Experiments Much Less Common in Sociology Than in the Natural

question 13

Multiple Choice

Why are experiments much less common in sociology than in the natural sciences?

• A) It is too difficult to find willing participants who meet the criteria of sociological studies.
• B) Sociological researchers must control all of the conditions, making experiments more laborious for them.
• C) Sociological researchers can bring only small groups into a laboratory setting, where people may behave unnaturally because they are being watched.
• D) Sociological researchers exercise unconscious prejudices while choosing experiment subjects.

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Analyze and critique the misuse of research findings in real-world applications.

Recognize the value and constraints of correlational research.

Understand the significance of key historical figures and their contributions to American history.

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