To evaluate a theory using evidence, sociologists ________
a. gather data or facts.
b. accept the conventional wisdom of their society.
c. are guided by their personal feelings about the issue.
d. look to the past for guidance.
Answer: a
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a. Symbolic interactionist b. Functionalist c. Postmodernist d. Conflict
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false