Question

multiple choice question
a set of statements that seeks to explain social problems, actions, or behaviors is called a sociological ______.

hypothesis
theory
survey
experiment

Explanation:

A sociological theory is a set of statements that aims to explain social phenomena (problems, actions, behaviors). A hypothesis is a testable prediction, a survey is a data - collection method, and an experiment is a research method. So the term that fits the description is "theory".

Answer:

B. theory