DrStevens Wants to Study Processes of Government Reconstruction Following Civil

question 36

Multiple Choice

Dr.Stevens wants to study processes of government reconstruction following civil war.She chooses a materials-based approach for this type of macro-sociological topic because

• A)civil war affects so many people that it would be impossible to develop an adequate sample.
• B)war is traumatizing,so it is likely unethical to interview people about it.
• C)the topic is so much larger than any individual,so data such as reports,media,and expert analyses would offer better insight.
• D)it is too difficult to access government elites for interviews,so materials-based methods are the next best option.

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