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19 Cards in this Set
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what is theoretical perspective?
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A set of interrelated theories that offer explanations for important aspects of social behavior.
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how is data from a survey presented?
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in a form of statistical tables. it's important to know what the units of analysis are and what kinds of data are being presented
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define idea.
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ideas are the ways of thinking that organize human consciousness. among the most important ideas are Values. socially shared ideas about what is right.
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once data have been presented and analyzed what are they used for?
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they can be used to generate new hypotheses.
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In social sciences, what does culture refer to?
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all modes of though, behavior & production that are handed down from one gereation to the next by means of communicative interation.
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what does Frequency distibutions reveal?
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the actual size of each category of a varibale. but to compare the numbers for different years it's necessay to use percent analysis
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what are the 3 demensions culture can be viewed as ?
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ideas
norms material culture |
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analyzing data often leads to what?
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The discovery of correlations or specific relationships between 2 varibales. correlation should not be confused w/causation.
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what form does observation take?
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Participant observation.
unobtrusive measures |
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what does a hypothisis do?
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states a relationship between 2 variables that can be tested through empircal observation.
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what do professional researchers review before collecting new data?
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existing research and other data sources. This review of literature sometimes supplies all the data neccessary for a particular study.
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what does visual sociology involves?
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the use of photography and videotape to observe peopl in a variety of setting.
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In scientific research, what basic steps must be completed?
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Deciding on the problem
Reviewing the literature Formulation research questions Selecting a method Analyzing the data |
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How are the varibales explained in a hypothesis?
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the dependent variable. the other varable a factor that the reseracher believes causes changes in the dependant variable, is the independent. variable
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what's the 1st step in designing sociological research?
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formulating the question
asking questions about a social situation that can be answered through systematic collection & analysis of data |
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what is participant observation?
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the resercher participates to some degree in the life of the people being observed.
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what is unobtrusive observation or observation techniques?
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a technique that measure behavior but intrude as little as possible into actual social setting.
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what two basic forms does sociology experiment take?
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controlled experiment
field experiment |
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what is the most frequently used research method in sociology?
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observation
experiments surveys |
