Question

Which of the following is NOT a rhetorical tool that sociologists frequently rely on when presenting their research? a) the existing literature found too much evidence to support their hypotheses b) the existing literature exaggerates causal effects only c) the researchers who developed a theory find support for it d) the existing literature on this topic is conceptually ambiguous

Answer 1

Answer: Option C - The researchers who developed a theory find support for it.

Step-by-step explanation: A researcher's intention while presenting the research is to make the readers get acquainted with the unknown and untouched areas of a certain discipline. But in many cases, it is seen that the hypotheses put forward are not met with proofs by the ones who put it forward. These hypotheses are often taken up by other researchers in order to test the possibilities of its actuality. Hence, neither the proposition 'the researchers who developed a theory find support for it' acts as a rhetorical tool, nor do sociologists rely on it frequently.