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

1. Positivism is based on a foundation of realism.
2. Positivism in sociology refers to a theoretical assumption that social reality operates on never-changing, absolute laws.
3. Comte did not believe empirical study could reveal the social principles upon which society operates.
4. Comte agued theorizing should occur alongside empirical research.
5. Comte claimed disorder and stagnation are brought about by negativism.


1. True
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. True

Sociology

You might also like to view...

The __________ is approximately the average that a score differs from the mean

Fill in the blanks with correct word

Sociology

Provide an explanation of any support found for your response to question 30 (hint: discuss evidence provided by gamma and Somer's d)

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

Is the lifelong process of social interaction through which individuals acquire a self-identity and the physical, mental, and social skills needed for survival in society

a. Acculturation b. Socialization c. Assimilation d. Self-representation

Sociology

Demographers use the term __________ for a group of people who live in a specified geographic area and who are under study

a. society b. culture c. country d. population

Sociology