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A researcher develops and tests theories using empirical evidence. That approach is the:Read the answer and worked solution →The scientific method is described as having how many steps?Read the answer and worked solution →The first step of the scientific method is to ask a question and select a:Read the answer and worked solution →An explanation guessing at a relationship between a phenomenon and its causes is a:Read the answer and worked solution →

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A researcher develops and tests theories using empirical evidence. That approach is the:

  1. Scientific method
  2. Scenic mapping
  3. Scholar meeting
  4. Scripted memo
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Correct answer: A. Scientific method

1. Theories must be checked against evidence. 2. The checking follows set steps. 3. That approach is the scientific method. _Source: OpenStax Introduction to Sociology 3e, Chapter 2, Sociological Research._

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The scientific method is described as having how many steps?

  1. Nine
  2. Six
  3. Ten
  4. Two
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Correct answer: B. Six

1. The steps run from question to conclusion. 2. The text gives a specific count. 3. There are six. _Source: OpenStax Introduction to Sociology 3e, Chapter 2, Sociological Research._

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The first step of the scientific method is to ask a question and select a:

  1. Problem
  2. Premium
  3. Preview
  4. Preamble
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Correct answer: A. Problem

1. The study needs a focus. 2. A specific area of interest is chosen. 3. That focus is the problem. _Source: OpenStax Introduction to Sociology 3e, Chapter 2, Sociological Research._

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