Economics Mcqs
Objectivity means ?

A. Precision
B. Taking nothing for granted
C. Eliminating bias
D. Repeating observations

Once a social scientist has formulated the hypothesis what is the next step of the scientific method ?

A. Generalization
B. Developing a research design
C. Data analysis
D. Replication

The current trend in the social sciences is toward ?

A. Statistical and quantitative ways of investigating human behavior
B. A totally value free approach
C. Using the findings of the social sciences to reform society
D. Using whatever technique seems best to fit

For the better part of recorded history knowledge about social relationships was principally based on ?

A. Scientific investigation
B. Speculation
C. Inspiration
D. Measurement

Which of the following is FALSE? Scientific observation ?

A. Must proceed systematically
B. Must occur under controlled conditions
C. Yields valid date with classification organization or recording
D. Is open to anyone who wants to pursue it

It is true of science that_______________?

A. It is body of knowledge organized in a logical manner
B. It is not concerned with the method of acquiring knowledge
C. Id does not include the method of investigation
D. Its content is more important than its method

It is true that the differences among the social sciences ?

A. Are differences of vantage point
B. Are a matter of stress?
C. Consist of the examination of various facets of a social universe
D. All of the above

Which of the following is NOT an example of a subject investigated by social scientists ?

A. The functioning of supply and demand
B. Case study of an urban gay community
C. The interaction of various drugs in humans
D. The course of population growth and decline

The social sciences have no laws because ?

A. Social scientists are a lawless group
B. Social science research techniques are flawed
C. The various disciplines squabble among themselves
D. None of the above