From the wording of your question, especially the words "the following", I'm pretty sure you're looking at a list of choices that you're not sharing. There's no way that anyone can pick the right one if he can't see the list.
Answer:
Structural Functionalism
Explanation:
Based on the information provided within the question it can be said that the study is an example of Structural Functionalism. In the context of sociology, this term refers to a theory made in order to explain why society functions in the way that it does, by emphasizing relationships between social institutions and society. Therefore a study attempting to find out why society likes a certain story as opposed to another one would be an example of this theory.
Answer: C
Explanation: these are some of the synonyms of permitted
allow
let
authorize
sanction
grant
grant someone the right
license
empower
enable
entitle
qualify
consent to
assent to
give one's consent/assent to
give one's blessing to
give someone/something the nod
acquiesce in
agree to
accede to
approve of
tolerate
countenance
suffer
brook
admit of
legalize
legitimatize
legitimate
Yes because you cannot establish credibility without a source that is experienced on the research topic. it would be like a janitor writing journals about brain surgery when he never went to school to get his doctorate degree and has no valid knowledge of the topic.
Explanation:
Soil fertility and abundance of water
