Why are there competing theories in sociology?
a. Sociology is not a "hard" science; only hard sciences have theories that are consistent with each other.
b. Different theories pertain to different aspects of reality.
c. Sociologists refuse to use only one theory, in though there is evidence that one is better than the others.
d. Sociology is based on opinion, and everyone is entitled to their opinion.
e. There are no competing theories in sociology.
B
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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