Investigators use _______ because having someone else repeat the research is one way to limit distortion caused by personal values.

a. replication
b. evaluation
c. validation
d. reliability


Ans: a. replication

Sociology

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a. true b. false

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a. 5 b. 11 c. 20 d. 31 e. 41

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___________ Authority that derives its legitimacy from the rules and laws that define the rights, duties, and obligations of rulers and followers

What will be an ideal response?

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A. nursing home resident. B. Alzheimer's patient. C. adult day care client. D. elderly person who lives independently.

Sociology