Science can be defined as a ________

a. logical system that bases knowledge on direct, systematic observation.
b. belief based on faith in ultimate truth.
c. belief based on a society's traditions.
d. logical system that bases truth on political goals.


Answer: a

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

Biological theories attribute some aspects of masculinity and femininity to the differences between male and female bodies. Yet, the author of your textbook notes that biological differences between women and men are quite small and do not explain most behavioral differences. How should the relationship between biology and gender be understood?

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

The ongoing nature of educational crises in the United States and elsewhere in the world suggests that schools are

a. ineffective. b. obsolete systems of learning. c. a stage in which a lot of educational crises get played out. d. the only hope for change.

Sociology

Sociology points out that individuals in a particular racial group are tied together by their shared ______.

A. physical characteristics B. mitochondrial DNA C. history of discrimination D. experience of identifying as, and being identified by others as, members of a group

Sociology