SAGE News Clips: The Scientific Method: Use of Qualitative and Quantitative DataClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 43 and watch the videos. When you've finished watching the videos, come back to the test and answer the following questions:The purpose of the scientific method is to ______.
A. prove which opinions are correct
B. discover universal truth that applies to all cultural groups
C. create empirical data to answer a specific research question
D. prove which theoretical perspective is the best
Answer: C
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