Question

question 9 (1 point)
the two basic tools of social science are ______, where each helps to guide and direct the other.

a) people and society

b) research and theory

c) police and judiciary

d) theory and law

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option a: "people and society" are the subjects of social science, not tools.
• Option b: In social science, research (gathering data/evidence) and theory (explanatory frameworks) are basic tools that guide each other. Research tests theories, and theories guide research questions.
• Option c: "police and judiciary" are parts of a legal system, not social science tools.
• Option d: "law" is a social institution, not a core tool of social science like research and theory.

Answer:

b) research and theory