1. A question about one or more topics that can be answered through research is referred to as a a. hypothesis. b. social inquiry. c. research question. d. unit of analysis. e. none of these. ANSWER: c REFERENCES: page 2 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: AISR.ADLE.15.02.01 - Know what concepts, variables, and hypotheses are 2. Which of the following is an authority, or socially defined source of knowledge? a. parents b. media c. religious leaders d. professors e. all of these ANSWER: e REFERENCES: page 4 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: AISR.ADLE.15. 01.01 - Recognize the advantages of knowledge based on research over knowledge from authorities and knowledge from personal inquiry 3. When we rely on physicians, clergy members, and elected officials for information, we are putting our faith in a. their knowledge in those positions of authority. b. their individual knowledge. c. their knowledge of scientific methods. d. our ability to compare our own inquiry and experiences with theirs. e. their access to superior knowledge. ANSWER: a REFERENCES: page 4 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: AISR.ADLE.15. 01.01 - Recognize the advantages of knowledge based on research over knowledge from authorities and knowledge from personal inquiry 4. Knowledge that