What Is the Primary Goal of Comparative and Historical Research

question 75

Multiple Choice

What is the primary goal of comparative and historical research methods?

• A) to enhance the validity of experiments
• B) to understand relationships between parts of society in different times and different places
• C) to uncover issues that have been neglected by mainstream social research
• D) to select participants who are very similar so that the independent variable can be isolated
• E) to produce data that can be used to encourage social change

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Definitions:

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Organisms, cells, or other living systems that are studied in biology because they have systemic properties and life processes.

Social Role

The part individuals play in their communities or societies as dictated by norms, relationships, and expectations.

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