Theories must be____________?
Correct answer: A. testable
- A. testable
- B. formulated prior to research
- C. based on pre-existing facts
- D. exclusively sociological
- E. issue driven
Explanation
A sociological theory must be testable, meaning that evidence can potentially support or challenge its claims. It need not be formulated before all research, based only on pre-existing facts, or exclusively focused on issues.
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