Sociology is a science. In fact, a sociologist has to have more personally challenging scientific standards than the more popularly-known sciences such as physics and chemistry, because it is much more challenging to deal with bias and subjectivity.
What is the 'Securities And Exchange Commission - SEC'. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a government commission created by U.S. Congress with goals of protecting investors, maintaining fair and orderly functioning of securities markets, and facilitating capital formation.
Share this set. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Generally Accepted Accounting Principles are principles, rules, and standards to be followed in preparing and reporting financial statements which are the primary source of information in financial analysis.