Suppose That a Sociologist Notices a Correlation Between the Rate

question 31

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a sociologist notices a correlation between the rate of personal bankruptcy filings and the suicide rate. As the bankruptcy rate increases, the suicide rare increases, and vice versa. The sociologist concludes that personal bankruptcy is a cause of suicide. What method did the sociologist use in drawing this conclusion?

• A) The method of concomitant variation.
• B) The method of agreement.
• C) The method of difference.
• D) The method of residues.
• E) The joint method of agreement and difference.

---

Definitions:

Hourly

A payment structure based on time worked, where employees are compensated for each hour of labor they provide.

Managerial

Pertaining to the activities, responsibilities, and skills involved in managing an organization or one of its parts, including planning, organizing, directing, and controlling.

Safety Committee

A group within an organization dedicated to promoting workplace safety by identifying hazards, implementing safety protocols, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Serious Injuries

Severe physical harm or damage to a person's body that requires medical attention and may have long-term consequences.