Multiple Choice
Positivism refers to which of the following beliefs?
A) There is a reality, which follows general laws, and it can be understood through observation.
B) Quantitative data, collected using approved methodology, is the best way to learn about the social world.
C) A researcher can get a better picture of social reality if they utilize multiple methods to study one research question.
D) Embracing social change and empowering social scientists to study the social world is beneficial to society.
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Q33: Social scientists do not study the Internet
Q34: Which of the following is a common
Q35: _ relies on logical and systematic methods
Q36: Using _ allows one to make connections
Q38: Lucia administers a not for profit organization
Q39: _ is a methodology based on questioning
Q40: Research which focuses on explaining cause and
Q41: _ methods lessen the tendency to develop
Q42: Qualitative and quantitative methods may be combined