Explain the concept of debunking within sociology. Provide an example. How is sociological objectivity important when debunking commonsense explanations of social life?

What will be an ideal response?


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a. economy b. family c. ethnic group d. value system of the poor

Sociology

According to the guidelines set forth by the American Sociological Association, researchers must get the informed consent of participants. This means that ____________.

a. to minimize bias, subjects cannot be paid to participate in a study b. people cannot participate in sociological research until they are twenty-one c. subjects must understand the responsibilities and risks involved in the study and agree to take part d. after the study is completed, researchers must ask participants for the right to publish their data

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The federal government spends approximately __________ a year on its education agenda

a. $60 billion b. $70 billion c. $80 billion d. $90 billion

Sociology

Contemporary social epidemiology is narrow in scope.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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