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Sociology differs from common sense in that_______________?

Correct answer: C. its knowledge is accumulated from many different research contexts

  • A. it focuses on the researchers own experiences
  • B. it makes little distinction between the way the world is and the way it ought to be
  • C. its knowledge is accumulated from many different research contexts
  • D. it is subjective and biased

Explanation

Sociological knowledge is built cumulatively through evidence gathered in varied research settings, allowing claims to be checked beyond personal experience. Common sense often relies on limited observation, tradition, or individual assumptions.

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