Which of the Following Responses Best Encapsulates Why Some Sociologists

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following responses best encapsulates why some sociologists strive for empirical generalizability?

• A) Sociologists strive for empirical generalizability so that findings can be understood by those not well versed in sociological theory.
• B) Sociologists strive for empirical generalizability so that findings can be applied to populations larger than their sample set.
• C) Sociologists strive for empirical generalizability so that findings can be tested in physics laboratories.
• D) Sociologists strive for empirical generalizability so that findings will more easily meet constitutional mandates for greater transparency in publicly funded enterprises.

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Definitions:

Collagen Fibers

Strong, fibrous proteins that are a major component in skin, bone, tendons, and other connective tissues.

Epiphysis

The end part of a long bone, initially growing separately from the shaft and later fusing with it, involved in joint formation.

Periosteum

A thick layer of blood vessel-rich connective tissue that surrounds the bones, except where the joints are located.

Lacunae

Small cavities in bone or cartilage tissue that house cells (osteocytes, chondrocytes), providing them with space to reside and function.