Practitioners of _____________ believe that a proper goal of social science is to critique and improve society (by making it more just and humane) rather than merely understand or explain what is going on.
a. Empiricism
b. The scientific method
c. Critical theory
d. Deduction
c. Critical theory
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__________ is the aim of an international treaty on biodiversity.
A. Diversification of local economies B. Reduced carbon dioxide emissions C. Reduced destruction of local ecosystems D. Limitations on acid rain
If one holds to the theory that crime is a result of the social and economic failures, what is the solution to crime?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of these is an argument against enacting school vouchers? a. School vouchers would make public education better by creating competition between public and private schools. b. Since few poor children could afford private schools, even with vouchers, school vouchers would mainly help wealthy families. c. School vouchers would create incentives for public schools to improve
d. School vouchers would save the state government money, since more students would go to private schools. e. All of these are arguments against school vouchers.
Which of the following is true of the Texas media's coverage of scandals in state politics?
A) ?Media investigations have uncovered corruption and led to instances of public officials being held accountable. B) ?The media avoid covering scandals so they can continue to have access to Texas lawmakers. C) Media outlets cover scandals to get ratings, but never really expose wrongdoing by politicians. D) Media investigations have revealed that Texas politicians are always honest and abide by the law.