Question

practice question 1 of 3
attempt 1 of 3
which feature characterizes a grand theory?

• begins with an observation of a specific phenomenon
• limited scope
• can be difficult to test
• used to explain a specific, defined phenomenon

Explanation:

Grand theories (e.g., in social science, like grand sociological theories) have broad, overarching scopes. They aim to explain large - scale social or theoretical phenomena. Due to their broad nature, testing them is often difficult. The option “Begins with an observation of a specific phenomenon” is incorrect because grand theories are not focused on specific phenomena initially. “Limited scope” is wrong as grand theories have wide scopes. “Used to explain a specific, defined phenomenon” is incorrect because they explain broad, not specific, phenomena. So the correct option is the one stating “Can be difficult to test”.

Answer:

C. Can be difficult to test (assuming the options are labeled A, B, C, D with A: Begins with an observation of a specific phenomenon, B: Limited scope, C: Can be difficult to test, D: Used to explain a specific, defined phenomenon)