The Interpretative Social Science Approach Is Described as Idiographic in Its

question 62

Multiple Choice

The interpretative social science approach is described as idiographic in its theory and method.What does this mean?

• A) It strives for empathetic understanding of another person or group's worldview.
• B) It begins with abstract ideas, laws, or propositions, which are used to deduce logically or infer specific hypotheses that researchers test against the facts of observable empirical reality.
• C) It focuses on generating detailed descriptions of specific events in particular periods and settings.
• D) It holds to the principle that researchers must be able to repeat scientific findings in multiple studies to have a high level of confidence that the findings are true.
• E) Its primary concern is to generate theory.

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Definitions:

Bioprospecting

Occurs when companies search in poor or indigenous areas for new biological entities that they can exploit.

Biopiracy

The practice of commercially exploiting naturally occurring genetic material or biochemical, usually by obtaining patents that restrict its future use, while failing to pay fair compensation to the community from which it originates.

Biocolonialism

Occurs when Western companies exploit indigenous areas and express a dominant–submissive relationship.

Environmental Racism

A form of discrimination against minority groups and people from poor countries who are subjected to a disproportionate share of environmental hazards and polluting industries.