APFIVE Positivism and 19th-Century Governmental Reform
Which of the following best describes the influence of positivism on governmental reform in the 19th century?
A
A dependence on supernatural explanations for political developments.
B
The reliance on empirical evidence and scientific principles to shape public policy.
C
A return to traditional ideologies that rejected modern scientific methods.
D
The exclusive use of historical narratives without any regard for statistical data.