German social scientist __________ emphasized that sociology should be value-free, i.e., research should be conducted in a scientific manner and should exclude the researcher's personal values and economic interests

a. Emile Durkheim b. Max Weber
c. Karl Marx d. Herbert Spencer


b

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following are features of feminine (often female) friendships?

A. They often contain covert intimacy. B. Doing activities together is the primary way to build closeness. C. The friends do things for each other to show that they care. D. They are less likely than men’s friendships to last if one friend moves away. E. None of the above.

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In the 1970s, residents who lived in a neighborhood called Love Canal in New York discovered that their homes had been built on a dump for toxic wastes

There were high rates of birth defects, miscarriages, and other health complications in Love Canal. After an investigation was conducted, residents were compensated for their pain and suffering. This scenario represents the importance of__________. a. bureaucracy b. pluralism c. regulatory policies d. critical mass

Sociology

What is commodification?

A. the act of buying products that were previously unavailable B. taking products from one country and exporting them across the world C. the process of looking past the monetary worth of products and services to see their intrinsic value D. the process of transforming all things into products that can be bought and sold

Sociology