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Sociology is

The systemic study of social behavior and human groups.

In the late 19th century, before the term feminist view was even coined, the ideas behind the major theoretical approach appeared in the writings of

Ida Wells-Barnett

What female sociologist co-founded the famous Chicago settlement house called Hull House and also tried to establish a juvenile court system?

Jane Adams

What is a set of statements that seek to explain problems, actions or behaviors?

Theory

Karl Marx's view of the struggle between social classes inspired what contemporary view?

Conflict perspective

A sociologist has a commitment to use what type of method in studying society?

scientific

What is a speculative statement about the relationship between two or more factors known as variables?

Hypothesis

What requires sociologists to maintain objectivity and integrity and to preserve the confidentiality of their subjects?

code of ethics

Emile Durkheim's statistical analysis of suicide was an example of what kind of research technique?

Secondary analysis

The first step in any sociological research project is to

Define the problem