Historical Research Methods and Comparative Research Methods Both

question 29

Multiple Choice

Historical research methods and comparative research methods both

• A)rely more on qualitative than quantitative methods.
• B)interpret macro social processes through critical examination of social organization.
• C)prioritize the past over the present as an interpretive lens for understanding society.
• D)reject big data in favor of a researcher collecting her own data and developing her own interpretation.

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Definitions:

Gamete Formation

The process of forming gametes (sex cells such as sperm and eggs) through meiosis, in which the number of chromosomes is halved to ensure genetic diversity.

XYY

Refers to a chromosomal arrangement where an individual, typically male, has an extra Y chromosome, leading to the genotype 47,XYY.

Nondisjunction

An error in cell division that results in daughter cells with an abnormal number of chromosomes, which can lead to genetic disorders.

Spermatogenesis

Production of sperm in males by the process of meiosis and maturation.