Which of the Following Is FALSE About Scientific Theories

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is FALSE about scientific theories?

• A) They are developed by inductive reasoning.
• B) They can be either supported or modified by new observations.
• C) They are used to support observations using deductive reasoning.
• D) They have been thoroughly tested.
• E) They are firmly established and cannot be refuted.

Analyze the contributions of GLOBE researchers on cultural dimensions and their impact on cross-cultural communication.

Understand the variability and complexity of the concept of deviance across different sociological perspectives.

Identify the distinguishing features of positivist and constructionist perspectives on deviance.

Explain the process of labeling and its significance in the study of deviance.

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Definitions:

Structural Violence

Physical and/or psychological harm caused by impersonal, exploitative, and unjust social, political, and economic systems.

Globalization

Worldwide interconnectedness, evidenced in global movements of natural resources, trade goods, toxins, human labor, finance capital, information, and infectious diseases.

Structural Violence

A form of violence wherein social structures or institutions harm people by preventing them from meeting their basic needs.

Equality

The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.