Hypothesis Is to _____ as Theory Is to _____

question 20

Multiple Choice

Hypothesis is to _____ as theory is to _____.

• A)an organized system of assumptions and principles that attempts to explain certain phenomena and how they are related; a prediction regarding the outcome of a study
• B)a prediction regarding the outcome of a study; an organized system of assumptions and principles that attempts to explain certain phenomena and how they are related
• C)not used in science; used in science
• D)used in science; not used in science

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Definitions:

Post-structuralist Perspective

An analytical approach in sociology and literary theory that suggests structures and social identities are complex and unstable, shaped by power, knowledge, and discourses.

Single Parenting

Single parenting refers to the act of raising one or more children without the assistance of the other biological parent within the home.

Lenski's Classification

A sociological framework proposed by Gerhard Lenski that categorizes societies based on their technological advancement and economic systems, ranging from pre-industrial to post-industrial stages.

Subsistence Patterns

The means by which societies obtain food and other necessities for survival, including hunting, gathering, agriculture, or trade.