Which of the Following Responses Best Encapsulates Why Some Sociologists

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following responses best encapsulates why some sociologists strive for empirical generalizability?

• A) Sociologists strive for empirical generalizability so that findings can be understood by those not well versed in sociological theory.
• B) Sociologists strive for empirical generalizability so that findings can be applied to populations larger than their sample set.
• C) Sociologists strive for empirical generalizability so that findings can be tested in physics laboratories.
• D) Sociologists strive for empirical generalizability so that findings will more easily meet constitutional mandates for greater transparency in publicly funded enterprises.

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Definitions:

Adult Children

Adults who are the offspring of their parents, often considered in the context of their relationship with their parents or their roles within a family.

Financial Assistance

Monetary support provided by governmental or private institutions to individuals or families in need, aimed at helping them manage their financial obligations or improve their living conditions.

Stepparents

Adults who become parents to their spouse's or partner's child from a previous relationship, without being the biological parents of the child.

Marital Relationship

The partnership and connection between two individuals in marriage, encompassing emotional, social, legal, and sometimes religious bonds.