Can Science Be "Value Free"? How Does Each Approach to the Social

question 21

Essay

Can science be "value free"? How does each approach to the social sciences address the issue of being "value free"? Explain.

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Definitions:

Dividend Increase

A company's action to raise the amount of money paid to shareholders out of its profits on a per-share basis.

Required Return

The minimal yearly percentage increase essential to entice investment by individuals or companies into a certain project or security.

Per Share Dividend

The amount of dividend that is paid out for each share of a company's stock.

Dividend Increase

A rise in the amount of money paid to shareholders out of a company's earnings per share.