Asked by Kaylee Morgan on May 01, 2024
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Material social facts ______.
A) are directly observable
B) cannot be directly observed
C) are internal to people's bodies
D) cannot be empirically studied
Material Social Facts
Elements of society that have a physical or material existence, used by Durkheim to describe the objectivity of social phenomena.
Empirically Studied
Investigated or analyzed through observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
- Identify the forms and significance of material and nonmaterial social facts.
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Zybrea KnightMay 06, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Material social facts are aspects of social life that can be directly observed and measured, such as institutions, laws, and architecture.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the forms and significance of material and nonmaterial social facts.