It Is Often Said That Social Science Is Inherently Probabilistic

question 19

Multiple Choice

It is often said that social science is inherently probabilistic. What is meant by that?

• A) Social sciences are probably hard to study.
• B) The best that can be said of findings is that they are more or less likely to occur, but never with certainty.
• C) Researchers can reduce the probability of findings being wrong to zero.
• D) If the independent and dependent variables are truly causal, one can be certain of the results.

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Definitions:

Slough

A term used in medicine to describe the process of shedding dead tissue from a wound or sore.

Pressure Injury

Pressure injury, also known as a pressure ulcer, is localized damage to the skin and underlying tissue, primarily caused by prolonged pressure or friction.

Full-Thickness Wound

A wound that penetrates through the dermis, epidermis, and into the deeper layers of skin, potentially including muscle and bone.

Healing Process

Describes the complex biological sequence of events that occur in the human body to repair and regenerate tissue after injury.