One of the Most Common Errors in the Social Sciences

question 31

Multiple Choice

One of the most common errors in the social sciences is

• A) overgeneralizing research findings.
• B) selecting a biased sample from the population of interest.
• C) confusing dependent and independent variables.
• D) prematurely applying research findings to practical problems.
• E) assuming that correlation automatically implies causation.

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Definitions:

Economic Infrastructure

The physical and organizational structures necessary for the operation of a society or enterprise, such as transportation, communication networks, and financial systems.

Joint Venture

A business arrangement in which two or more parties agree to pool their resources for the purpose of accomplishing a specific task.

Licensing

The legal process by which a licensor grants the licensee the rights to use, produce, or sell its intellectual property in return for payment or royalties.

Direct Investment

The practice of purchasing a controlling interest in a foreign business or starting a new enterprise in a foreign country as a means of entering a market.