Functional Analysis Was Appealing to Robert Merton and His Followers

question 27

Multiple Choice

Functional analysis was appealing to Robert Merton and his followers because of its __________.

• A) macro-micro level integration of effects
• B) ability to clarify outcomes and focus on structure
• C) value neutrality
• D) similarity to grand theory

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