According to Ritzer’s elaboration of Weber’s ideas, formal rationality entailed which of the following? Select all, but only those that apply.

a. A focus on things that can be counted or quantified.
b. Finding the best means to an end.
c. Keeping things similar and even the same across time and space.
d. Controlling uncertainty.


a. A focus on things that can be counted or quantified.
b. Finding the best means to an end.
c. Keeping things similar and even the same across time and space.
d. Controlling uncertainty.

Sociology

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A. There is a higher proportion of females on cell phones. B. Cell phone users are more likely to complete surveys. C. There is a higher proportion of non-adults on cell phones. D. Cell phone users are more likely to answer all incoming calls.

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