In contrast to the deductive approach, the inductive approach to theory construction strives to uncover patterns based on actual observation.

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


Ans: False

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Differentiation is caused primarily by:

a. warfare b. population growth c. declining economic productivity d. declining political power

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In feudal society the central economic relationship was that between landlords and peasants

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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A major criticism of the conflict perspective on stratification is that it:

a. is an ideology that justifies inequality. b. makes the assumption that unequal financial rewards are needed to motivate people. c. ignores the fact that people are unequal and that coordination and authority are functional. d. places too much emphasis on the importance of inequality as a major motivator of human labor.

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Social institutions:

a. keep the same structure, values, and norms over time. b. change in response to events, new ideas, and other institutions. c. are not capable of change. d. change only according to preconceived plans.

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