Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Reasons

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons to learn to do sociological research?

• A)Understanding how valid and reliable data are gathered,students can better question the veracity and reliability of claims.
• B)An understanding of the research process allows students to have greater confidence in research that was conducted properly.
• C)Realizing the value of theories that can be tested and proven true aids in developing one's own theories.
• D)Research tools help students to be more critical consumers of information and enhances their understanding of the social world.

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Definitions:

Risk Averse

A characteristic of individuals who prefer to avoid risk and would rather choose an option with a lower but more certain return than an option with a higher but uncertain return.

Von Neumann-Morgenstern

Pertains to a theorem used in expected utility theory, which provides an axiomatic basis for the selection of optimal choices under uncertainty.

Utility Function

An economic model that quantifies the satisfaction or happiness a consumer receives from consuming goods and services.

Expected Utility

A theory in economics that models how agents choose among risky alternatives to maximize their satisfaction.