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Which sociological theorists are mentioned in the text?
Which sociological theorists are mentioned in the text?
- James Samuel Coleman, Peter Blau, Niklas Luhmann
- Talcott Parsons, Robert K. Merton, Randall Collins (correct)
- Harrison White, Theda Skocpol, Gerhard Lenski
- Marshal McLuhan, Immanuel Wallerstein, George Homans
What is the purpose of a sociological theory?
What is the purpose of a sociological theory?
- To consider, analyze, and/or explain objects of social reality
- To guide further sociological analyses
- To provide concise descriptions of social processes
- To organize and substantiate sociological knowledge (correct)
What is the range of sociological theories?
What is the range of sociological theories?
- Broad perspectives for analysis and interpretation
- Concise descriptions of a single social process
- Detailed predictions about future events
- Inconclusive paradigms (correct)
What do some sociological theories enable?
What do some sociological theories enable?
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What is composed of complex theoretical frameworks and methodology?
What is composed of complex theoretical frameworks and methodology?
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