Which of the Following Expresses the Epistemology of the Social

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following expresses the epistemology of the social sciences?

• A) Knowledge is objective, replicable, and acquired via the "scientific method."
• B) Knowledge seeks causality and relies on behavior, variability, and relation to socially held norms.
• C) Knowledge is interpretive, critical, inherent to the object or text, and represents values that may be shared or individually held.

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Definitions:

Hibernation

Long-term torpor in response to winter cold and scarcity of food. Compare with estivation.

Basking

Basking is a behavior observed in various animals, especially reptiles, where individuals expose themselves to sunlight or another heat source to regulate body temperature.

Cancer Risk

The probability of developing cancer over a certain period, influenced by genetic factors, lifestyle choices, and environmental exposures.

Decrease Risk

A strategy or action taken to reduce the likelihood of facing potential threats or negative outcomes.