Which of the following best describes theoretical perspectives? a) they are only used by sociological researchers. b) they cannot us understand social change. c) they are paradigms for viewing the world. d) they are not for research.

C) They are paradigms for viewing the world.

Explanation:

A paradigm is a pattern of something, in this case viewing the world. Theoretical perspectives are used by sociologists to organize their research. They serve as a frame to include some information and exclude others.

In sociology, there are three major theoretical perspectives; Functionalist, Conflict, and Symbolic Interactionist. They all are good to explain the world and the social world in which we live.

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the answer might be either a or c. can't be too sure , because i searched the web, but no valid answers came through.

depends on what they need