When Using the Method of Agreement, a Researcher

question 15

Multiple Choice

When using the method of agreement, a researcher

• A) examines several cases with a shared outcome to see if they shared causal factors.
• B) examines how a cultural object event or new social action) was received by people in the social setting or time period.
• C) looks for events that do not occur, but which are expected.
• D) begins with "empty boxes" of theory which she or he fills with details from the data.

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Definitions:

Addition Rule

A fundamental principle in probability theory that calculates the probability of either of two mutually exclusive events occurring.

Mutually Exclusive

Events or conditions that cannot occur at the same time, highlighting a clear distinction without overlap.

Addition Rule

A principle in probability and statistics that calculates the likelihood of any of multiple mutually exclusive events occurring.

Probabilities

The probability of an event happening, expressed numerically between 0 and 1, indicating the event's chance.