Why is the concept of multiple causation important in sociological research?

What will be an ideal response?


Events in the physical or social world are almost always too complex to be explained by any single factor. Therefore, the sociological researcher must be aware of the principle of multiple causation.

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which is true regarding male students in developed societies?

a. On average, they spend less time doing homework than female students. b. On average, they are more likely to attend college or university than female students. c. On average, they are less likely to act out or cause disruptions in the school setting. d. On average, they are less likely to disengage and withdraw in class.

Sociology

The madam is one who

a) solicits customers for a prostitute in return for a share of the proceeds. b) simply lives off the earnings of one or more prostitutes. c) is considered the "lowest of the low" by lower-class blacks. d) is ranked much lower than prostitutes in the prostitute subculture.

Sociology

One of the major barriers to the treatment of the HIV and AIDS epidemic worldwide is

a. the increasing number of intravenous drug users. b. the increasing percentage of homosexuals who practice unsafe sex. c. the increasing percentage of heterosexuals who practice unsafe sex. d. discrimination against people living with these infections.

Sociology