Which of the following men coined the term positivism, and is widely considered the father of sociology?
a. Max Weber
b. Auguste Comte
c. Emile Durkheim
d. Karl Marx
Answer: b. Auguste Comte
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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What will be an ideal response?