A theory is:
A. another word for hypothesis.
B. the background information on a social concept.
C. an explanation for how data are collected.
D. a broad explanation that provides the structure for organizing and interpreting multiple observable facts and their relationship to one another.
Answer: D
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a. Conflict theory b. Functionalist theory c. Symbolic interaction theory d. Authoritarian personality theory
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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a. an aged-based program. b. a discretionary program. c. a needs-based program. d. a direct-payment program.