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:

Light Waves

Electromagnetic waves that are visible to the human eye.

Sound Waves

Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach an ear.

Wavelength

The distance between successive crests of a wave, especially points in a sound wave or electromagnetic wave.

Opponent-Process Theory

A psychological and neurological model that explains how the perception of colors is controlled by two opposing systems, leading to color vision.