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

1. When sociologists study patterns, they study social facts, such as laws, morals, values, and religious beliefs. 
2. Structural-functional theory looks at society as a competition for limited resources.  
3. Sociology can prepare people with the knowledge and skill set that can contribute to many workplaces, such as an understanding of large bureaucracies.
4. Sociology teaches people to organize their thinking, so they can ask better questions and formulate better answers.
5. Sociologists cannot contribute to society through community planning.


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE

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