Which of the Following Is a Valuable Contribution to Social

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a valuable contribution to social science?

• A) Formulation and generation of new hypotheses for future testing
• B) Testing of hypotheses for purposes of theory building
• C) Finding contrary evidence that disconfirms existing hypotheses
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

PDR

Stands for the Physicians' Desk Reference, a comprehensive drug and prescription reference manual.

Antiplatelets

Medications that prevent blood cells called platelets from clumping together to form a blood clot, reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Bronchodilator

Medication that makes breathing easier by relaxing the muscles in the lungs and widening the airways (bronchi).

Orphan Drug

A pharmaceutical agent developed specifically to treat a rare medical condition, the so-called "orphan" diseases.