Provide One Example Each of How Definitions Are Used in Descriptive

question 17

Essay

Provide one example each of how definitions are used in descriptive and explanatory studies. Why might a social scientist say that definitions are more important in descriptive studies than in explanatory ones?

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Definitions:

Repairs

The process of restoring a damaged, broken, or failed device, equipment, or part to good working condition.

Hydraulic Car Smasher

A machine designed to compress and crush cars using hydraulic pressure for purposes such as recycling or disposal.

Marginal Cost

The extra cost incurred by producing one additional unit of a product or service.

Dispose of Cars

The process of discarding or recycling automobiles that are no longer in use or are considered waste.