Economics Mcqs
The social sciences first emerged ?

A. As a method of social control
B. As a search for universal social laws
C. To systematically apply common sense to issues
D. To defend the established order

Variables that exercise influence on other variables are called ?

A. Independent variables
B. Constants
C. Dependent variables
D. None of the above

Ethical neutrality is the opposite of_________________?

A. Objectivity
B. Judgmental social science
C. Generalization
D. Participant observation

Correlation differs from causation in that correlation ?

A. Precedes causation
B. Only indicates a probable relation
C. Occurs purely by chance
D. Occurs among more than two variables

A case study is most useful when ____________?

A. Limited research funds are available
B. No hypothesis can be formulated
C. Events under consideration are rare
D. Facts must be established

Every hypothesis must ?

A. Predict a relationship between two factors
B. Be general
C. Be based on scientific theory
D. Predict a causal relationship

The study of traits that appear in specific population as adaptation to specific environments is called ?

A. Physical anthropology
B. Cultural anthropology
C. Demography
D. Psychology

Symbolic interaction ism functionalism conflict feminism exchange are_____________?

A. Economic theories
B. Issues in psychology
C. Theoretical models used by sociologists and anthropologists
D. The vocabulary of computer science

The double standard in the behavior of people in society is acknowledged by the existence of a(n)?

A. Overt and covert culture
B. Moral and immoral culture
C. Legal and illegal culture
D. Ethical and unethical culture