The idea that knowledge is based on observation made through one of the five senses rather than on belief alone is termed:
A)conflict theory
B)social systems theory
C)structural functionalism
D)positivism
E)either structural functionalism or social systems theory

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The idea that knowledge should be based on observable evidence rather than belief is the fundamental concept of positivism. Choice A, B, C, and E are all sociological theories that do not relate to knowledge acquisition.

The Idea That Knowledge Is Based on Observation Made Through