If social scientists want to develop or build theories about an aspect of social life that has previously been misunderstood, they might engage in

a. developing grounded theory
b. deductive reasoning
c. testing existing theory
d. inductive reasoning
e. both inductive reasoning and developing grounded theory


e

Sociology

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The ________ is the family unit that is formed when we marry and produce children

A) family of procreation B) family of origin C) step-family D) nuclear family

Sociology

When discussing someone's socioeconomic standing, which of the following terms might also be used?

a. social class b. socioeconomic status c. class consciousness d. social status

Sociology

The purpose of the excerpt from James P. Marshall’s “I’m Learning by Exploring” is to _________.

a. excuse the misbehavior of young children. b. help parents take the child’s perspective. c. explain to parents the development of child play patterns. d. share tips for parents to explore new things with their children.

Sociology

Day care, preschool, or kindergarten is many children's first form of socialization outside of the family.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Sociology