The Fundamental Principle or Lesson of Sociology Is That

question 43

Multiple Choice

The fundamental principle or lesson of sociology is that

• A) it is not possible to truly understand human behavior.
• B) the social context shapes what people do and think.
• C) it is easiest to study the most extreme and unusual behavior.
• D) sociology just restates the obvious in empirical ways.

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Definitions:

Categorical Variable

A variable that can take on one of a limited, and usually fixed, number of possible values, assigning each individual to a particular group or nominal category.

Quantitative Variable

A type of variable that represents measurable quantities and can be expressed in numeric values.

Time Plots

Charts that display values against time, allowing for the observation of trends, patterns, and seasonal variations in data series.

Explanatory Variable

In statistical modeling, an explanatory variable is one that is manipulated or categorized to assess its effect on a response variable.