When sociological findings diverge from the dominant theoretical explanation, then the ______.

A. findings need to be duplicated
B. theory needs to be adjusted
C. findings need to be discarded
D. theory needs to be ignored


Answer: B

Sociology

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a. detailed b. stratified c. descriptive d. explanatory

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What will be an ideal response?

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