Which of the following is true of sociological theories?

A) They tend to be more evaluative and critical.
B) They tend to rely purely on statistics.
C) They tend to rely on ethnographies only.
D)They are centered upon participant observation.

Question

Which of the following is true of sociological theories?

A) They tend to be more evaluative and critical.
B) They tend to rely purely on statistics.
C) They tend to rely on ethnographies only.
D)They are centered upon participant observation.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sociological theories tend to be evaluative and critical. While statistics, ethnographies, and participant observation may be utilized in sociological research, they are not defining characteristics of sociological theories.

Which of the Following Is True of Sociological Theories