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What is sociology?
What is sociology?
- The scientific study of society (correct)
- The study of physical sciences
- The study of individual behavior
- The study of natural sciences
What methods does sociology use for investigation?
What methods does sociology use for investigation?
- Theoretical speculation and conjecture
- Philosophical reasoning only
- Mathematical modeling only
- Empirical investigation and critical analysis (correct)
What do some sociologists focus on primarily?
What do some sociologists focus on primarily?
- Developing mathematical models for social behavior
- Direct application of research to social policy
- Conducting experiments on individual behavior
- Refining the theoretical understanding of social processes (correct)
What are traditional focuses of sociology?
What are traditional focuses of sociology?
What does the subject matter of sociology range from?
What does the subject matter of sociology range from?