________ sociology makes a prediction about homelessness rates.________ sociology seeks to understand the experience of homelessness.
A) Positivist; Interpretive
B) Qualitative; Quantitative
C) Classical; Contemporary
D) Theoretical; Empirical

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Positivist sociology relies on quantitative data and statistical analysis to make predictions and find explanations for social phenomena, such as predicting homelessness rates. Interpretive sociology, on the other hand, seeks to understand the subjective experiences and meanings behind social phenomena, such as the experience of being homeless.

________ Sociology Makes a Prediction About Homelessness Rates