What Is the Purpose of Basic Social Research

question 1

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of basic social research?

• A) It predicts what future society will be like.
• B) It improves social programs so they become more effective.
• C) It creates fundamental knowledge about how the social world works.
• D) It solves social problems and find which policies are best.

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Definitions:

Discouraged Worker

An individual who is not actively seeking employment due to the belief that there are no jobs available for them or that they would not qualify for those that are available.

Underemployed

Refers to individuals who are working at jobs that underutilize their skills, education, or availability, often not working at their full potential in the labor market.

Recent College Graduate

An individual who has completed their tertiary education and obtained a degree from a college or university in the near past.

Unemployment Rate

The unemployment rate is the percentage of the labor force that is jobless and actively looking for employment, serving as a key indicator of labor market health.