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oliviahorn72

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According to sociologist James White, which of the following best describes theories?
 
  A) Theories are tools that don't profess to know the truth but may need replacing over time as our understanding of society becomes more sophisticated.
  B) Theories refer to the ability to see the relationship between individual experiences and larger social influences.
  C) Theories offer explanations that can greatly improve the quality of one's everyday life and overall behavior.
  D) Theories are proposed explanations, which are made on the basis of limited evidence.
  E) Theories are known and proved to be true in all cases.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of theories?
 
  A) Theories remain constant and do not keep changing with time.
  B) Theories produce knowledge, guide our research, and help us analyze our findings.
  C) Theories offer explanations that can greatly disrupt the quality of one's everyday life.
  D) Theories are proposed explanations, which are made on the basis of limited evidence.
  E) Theories are known and proved to be true in all cases.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B



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