A relationship that is not likely to have occurred by chance is said to be significant. After observing a significant relationship, social scientist next ask whether there is
a. a causal relationship between the phenomena.
b. an undetermined relationship among the phenomena.
c. an error in the hypothesis.
d. a correlation in the data.
a. a causal relationship between the phenomena.
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a. logical b. well-documented assertions c. misleading d. fair analysis
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A. the study of the way individuals learn how to converse in groups B. the study of the way participants in social interaction recognize and reproduce coherent conversation C. the study of the way participants in social interaction defy societal norms D. the study of the way conversation patterns change generation to generation
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a. provides education b. offers jobs c. fosters traditional family relationships d. encourages religion