Which One of the Following Is the Best Example of Reductionism

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is the best example of reductionism?

• A)Sam reduced his sample of church members from 500 to 200 so that it was more manageable.
• B)Reba used only one theory in her study of cheating.
• C)Steve used only cross-sectional research in his study of teen alcohol consumption.
• D)Roberto explained suicide entirely in terms of psychological factors.
• E)Greta reduced cooking time for making a stew from 1 hour to 45 minutes

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Definitions:

Interest

Interest is the charge for borrowing money or the compensation paid to depositors, calculated as a percentage of the principal amount.

Compounded Monthly

A method of calculating interest in which the accrued interest is added to the principal at the end of each month, leading to interest on interest in subsequent months.

Mortgage

A loan provided by a lender or a bank that enables an individual to purchase a home or real estate, using the property itself as collateral.

Retirement Savings

Retirement savings are funds that individuals set aside during their working years to support themselves financially during retirement, often utilizing accounts like 401(k)s or IRAs.