For the better part of recorded history knowledge about social relationships was principally based on ?
Correct answer: B. speculation
- A. scientific investigation
- B. speculation
- C. inspiration
- D. measurement
Explanation
Before modern scientific research developed, explanations of social relationships were mainly based on speculation, tradition, or opinion rather than systematic investigation. Measurement and scientific investigation became important much later.
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