Which of the following would demonstrate a positivistic approach?

a. sociologists guessing as to the cause of a certain type of activity in society
b. researchers systematically testing their theories about why people do what they do
c. people examining the constellations in the sky for clues to human behavior
d. scientists assigning roles to members of society


b

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Sociology

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Sociology

In conclusion, the juvenile courts today should __________

a. separate youthful offenders from adult criminals b. reduce due process for juveniles c. remove basic legal principles in juvenile cases d. go back to the Child Savers ideas of the medical model

Sociology

In Ghana, women who cannot bear children:

a. have a higher status than women who do. b. must adopt them. c. are at risk of divorce or abandonment. d. are executed.

Sociology