An Organized System of Assumptions and Principles That Purports to Explain

question 389

Multiple Choice

An organized system of assumptions and principles that purports to explain a specified set of phenomena and their interrelationships is called a/an:

• A) theory.
• B) hypothesis.
• C) double-blind study.
• D) operational definition.

Comprehend the role of political economy in society.

Acknowledge the impact of social structures on individual achievements and challenges.

Recognize the historical development and significance of sociology within different regional contexts.

Understand the role of values in scientific inquiry within sociology.

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Definitions:

Penis

A male reproductive organ used for sexual intercourse and urination.

Corpus Albicans

A small, white scar tissue that forms in the ovary at the site of a ruptured follicle after ovulation.

Ruptured Follicle

The release of an ovum from a follicle in the ovary during the menstrual cycle, often referred to as ovulation.

Corpus Luteum

A temporary endocrine structure in female ovaries that is involved in the production of progesterone during the menstrual cycle and early pregnancy.