Secularization Is

question 62

Multiple Choice

Secularization is:

• A) the process by which a religious group becomes seen as a fringe group that deviates from the main teachings and doctrines of a church.
• B) the transformation of a society away from religion and toward a separation of religious and social institutions such as politics, the economy, and the family.
• C) the confinement of religious interests to narrow and specific tenets rather than an acceptance of all parts of religious doctrine.
• D) none of the above.

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

A variable in an experiment or model whose value is affected by changes in other (independent) variables.

Independent Variables

Variables in a statistical or mathematical model that are manipulated or selected by the researcher to determine their effect on dependent variables.

Sample Size

The number of observations or items selected from a population to participate in a study, which can influence the study's validity and outcomes.

Correlation Coefficient

A measure indicating the degree to which two variables are linearly related, ranging from -1 (perfect negative correlation) to +1 (perfect positive correlation).