Auguste Comte Is Sometimes Called the Father of Sociology Because

question 35

Multiple Choice

Auguste Comte is sometimes called the father of sociology because he

• A) created the word sociology
• B) studied suicide and social isolation
• C) created the concept of ʺverstehen.ʺ
• D) argued for programs to help the poor.

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Definitions:

Power of Test

Refers to the probability that the test correctly rejects the null hypothesis when the alternative hypothesis is true.

Type II Error

The error made when a statistical test fails to reject a false null hypothesis, also known as a false negative outcome.

Test Performance

An evaluation of the efficacy or success of a test, often in the context of education or software testing.

False Null Hypothesis

A hypothetical error that occurs when a true null hypothesis is incorrectly rejected.