Kate Has Decided to Conduct an Experiment That Studies Why

question 21

Multiple Choice

Kate has decided to conduct an experiment that studies why students at high schools may become violent. Which of the following methods has Kate used to develop her experiment?

• A) The inductive method
• B) Solving important real world problems
• C) The deductive method
• D) The method of falsifiability

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Definitions:

Structural-Functional

A framework in sociology that views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability, emphasizing the interrelations of social institutions.

Social Conflict

A form of struggle or disagreement between individuals, groups, or classes, often arising from opposing interests, needs, and values.

Social Exchange

A theory in sociology and psychology that suggests human relationships are formed by the use of a subjective cost-benefit analysis and the comparison of alternatives.

Symbolic Interaction

A sociological perspective that explores how individuals create meanings through their interactions with others, based on the use of symbols.