SOCIAL GERONTOLOGY TODAY

An Introduction

Chapter 2: Doing Social Gerontology Research - Study Questions

1. What are the advantages of science in learning about aging and old age? Does it have any limitations?

2. Explain the statement: "Science is also a social enterprise." What current examples can you think of to illustrate this point?

3. How can researches use statistics to favor one interpretation over another?

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