Which of the Following Is NOT Posited by Functionalists to Be

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT posited by functionalists to be integral to social systems:

• A)Social systems involve interdependency of the parts of the system.
• B)Social systems are dynamic and always changing.
• C)Social systems are designed to meet human needs in an orderly way.
• D)Social systems are relatively well integrated and harmonious.
• E)Social systems may have diverse consequences which affect individuals and the society as a whole.

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Definitions:

Standard Error

A measure of the variability or dispersion of a sampling distribution, often used as an estimate of the accuracy of a sample mean.

Plus Four Method

A statistical method that adds four to the sample size and regards two successes and two failures in a binomial proportion confidence interval.

P-value

The probability of obtaining a test statistic at least as extreme as the one observed, assuming the null hypothesis is true; used to determine statistical significance.

Hypothesis

A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.