Economics Is Different from Other Disciplines Like Physics Because

question 12

Multiple Choice

Economics is different from other disciplines like physics because:

• A)economists do not use mathematical calculations to prove their theories.
• B)economics is easier to study than physics.
• C)economists must explain their theories to policy makers who lack formal mathematical training.
• D)economists cannot easily control all the variables that might influence human behavior.
• E)economists must prove their hypothesis based on normative analysis.

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Definitions:

Harold Garfinkel

A sociologist known for his work in ethnomethodology, emphasizing the ways people make sense of their everyday social interactions.

Erving Goffman

A sociologist known for his work on symbolic interactionism and the conceptualization of social life as a series of performances.

Social Experiment

A research project or activity designed to test social theories through controlled interventions in the real-world or experimental settings, often to study the effects of changes in behavior or social dynamics.

Common Reaction

A typical or widely shared response or behavior in face of a particular situation or stimulus.