Which of the following statements does not explain why sociologists use theories?

A) Theories are used to help direct and inform research.
B) Theories are used to inspire discussion and debate about the workings of the world.
C) Theories are used to provide explanations about why things happen as they do.
D) Theories are used to decide what is right and wrong in order provide a better social world.

Sociologists

Scholars and practitioners who study social behavior, institutions, and structures, aiming to understand how societies function and how individuals interact within them.

Theories

Systematic explanations of phenomena that guide research and understanding by outlining the relationship between variables and predicting outcomes.

Research

A systematic approach of gathering data using an agreed-upon set of methods.