This method seeks unexpected and puzzling observations but recognizes that we need to interpret them in relation to theories that we already know.

A. conversation analysis
B. grounded theory
C. abductive analysis
D. ethnomethodology


C. abductive analysis

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All of the following are true of women in politics today EXCEPT

A. the number of women holding congressional seats has increased significantly in recent years. B. the majority of Americans are not comfortable having a woman as president. C. the number of women sitting on federal judicial benches has increased. D. the efforts of women's rights advocates helped to increase the number of women holding political office. E. women have secured leadership posts in Congress and have seats on the Supreme Court.

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What is seen as an advantage of a proportional representation electoral system?

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According to polls by The Wall Street Journal and C-SPAN, who are the top three ranked presidents?

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