An explanation of an abstract concept that is specific enough to allow a researched to measure the concept is a(n):
a. hypothesis
b. correlation
c. operational definition
d. variable
Ans: c. operational definition
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a. true b. false
Gerson (cited by Aulette) interviewed men about "negotiating the new terrain of work, family and gender" and grouped these men into three general categories
She concluded that the diversity of responses results from the diversity of exposure individual men have to the structural changes in our society. The first of these changes is a. a decline in economic opportunities for men. b. an improvement in economic opportunities for men. c. a decline in economic opportunities for women. d. a stronger connection between marriage and parenthood.
Which of the following social collectives does Durkheim think could reduce suicides by better regulating and integrating people into society?
a. churches b. schools c. families d. labor unions
Sociology regards collective action incapable of changing the structure of society
a. true b. false