Find the Value of the Determinant $$\left| \begin{array} { l l } - 5 & - 3 \\- 8 & - 4\end{array} \right|$$

question 98

Multiple Choice

Find the value of the determinant.
- $$\left| \begin{array} { l l } - 5 & - 3 \\- 8 & - 4\end{array} \right|$$

• A) 4
• B) \(- 17\)
• C) 44
• D) \(- 4\)

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Definitions:

Comte

Auguste Comte, a French philosopher, is known as the father of sociology and positivism, emphasizing the importance of empirical evidence and scientific methods in understanding society.

Positivism

A philosophical approach that asserts that knowledge should be based on empirical and measurable evidence rather than intuitive or speculative means.

Anti-positivism

A philosophical stance that emphasizes the importance of subjective experience and the social context in which research is conducted, as opposed to relying solely on empirical, observable data.

Rationalized

The process of attempting to explain or justify behavior or an attitude with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate.