Which of the following is not true of scientific theories?
a. Theory is a system of generalized statements or propositions about phenomena.
b. They explain and predict phenomena in question.
c. They produce testable and thus falsifiable hypotheses.
d. Theories are known scientifically as dependent variables.
d. Theories are known scientifically as dependent variables.
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a. Georg Simmel b. Ernest Burgess c. Louis Wirth d. Herbert Gans
The Genfin Company does not want to pay for warehouse space for the parts it needs to assemble its products. It has arranged with all of its suppliers to deliver the parts on a precise timetable, with the times varying somewhat with Genfin's production schedule. This arrangement is an example of
a. pirate capitalism b. just-in-time delivery c. macroplanning d. continuous improvement e. total quality management
According to Max Weber, the key to interpretive sociology lies in ________.
a. understand the meaning people see in behavior b. pursuing social change c. determining cause and effect d. maintaining objectivity in research
What function of graduate school is often unrecognized?
A. resocialization with professional organizations B. anticipatory socialization from professors C. socialization into a professional occupation D. socialization from peer groups