Watching students coming out of a sociology class, Peng noted that about 15 of the students walked out looking dejected. He did not count the students who appeared relieved or happy. Peng has committed what kind of error?
a. overgeneralization.
b. selective observation.
c. inaccurate observation.
d. illogical reasoning
e. misuse of authority
B
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a. hypothesis b. law c. theory d. generalization
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a. Symbolic interactionist b. Functionalist c. Postmodern d. Conflict
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false