Social scientists normally make generalizations that
A)are considered laws, and are not subject to change.
B)are tentative and always subject to change with new evidence.
C)do not have sufficient evidence to support them.
D)are not based on any particular evidence.

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Social scientists make generalizations based on the evidence that is available to them at the time, but new evidence may emerge which contradicts or modifies those generalizations. Therefore, generalizations are tentative and subject to change with new evidence. They are not considered laws, as they are not absolute or unchanging.

Social Scientists Normally Make Generalizations That