A Theory Would Be Best Defined As

question 42

Multiple Choice

A theory would be best defined as:

• A)speculations that social scientists make regarding human behavior and social phenomena.
• B)a set of interrelated, abstract concepts and statements that offer an explanation of some phenomenon.
• C)assumptions that have been proven through research to be true.
• D)concepts and statements that may be true but about which there is no evidence.

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Definitions:

American Medical Association

The American Medical Association (AMA) is a professional group that represents the interests of physicians and health professionals in the United States and aims to improve public health policies.

Legitimizes

The process of making something acceptable, valid, or justified according to established rules, standards, or beliefs.

Sick Role

A sociological concept describing the expectations placed on an individual who is ill, including how to behave and how they are supposed to be treated by others.

Employer

An individual or entity that hires and pays people to perform jobs or services.