Which of the Following Activities Would NOT Be Considered a Descriptive

question 125

Multiple Choice

Which of the following activities would NOT be considered a descriptive study?

• A) taking notes on the behavior of members in a cult
• B) measuring the selection of food items in a cafeteria
• C) examining the effects of a new medication in alleviating depression
• D) counting the number of mating behaviors in baboons in the natural habitat

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Definitions:

Anti-positivism

A philosophical stance that emphasizes the importance of subjective experience and the social context in which research is conducted, as opposed to relying solely on empirical, observable data.

Rationalized

The process of attempting to explain or justify behavior or an attitude with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate.

Weber

A reference to Max Weber, a German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist known for his theories on the structure of society and the nature of authority.

Agency vs. Structure

A sociological debate concerning the degree of individual free will (agency) versus the influence of social structures on behavior and attitudes.