A social scientist would be likely to study the:
A) composition of a meteorite discovered in a remote area of Siberia.
B) reasons for the decreasing divorce rate in the U.S.
C) newest procedure in heart transplant surgery.
D) possibility of life on Mars.

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The study of the reasons for the decreasing divorce rate in the U.S. falls under the social sciences, specifically sociology or demography. Social scientists are interested in analyzing and understanding social phenomena and behavior, including trends in relationships and family structures. The other options are not related to the social sciences.

A Social Scientist Would Be Likely to Study The