What Is the Purpose of Sociological Theory

question 1

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of sociological theory?

• A) To make sociology seem more academic
• B) To organize and interpret observations
• C) To provide a way to do sociology without having to conduct research
• D) To describe what sociology is

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Definitions:

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