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SOC 380 Exam Questions And Answers Latest Update
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SOC 380 Exam Questions And Answers Latest Update
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SOC 380 Exam Questions And Answers Latest
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backdoor sociology ANS✔✔ the difference between what we think we know
and science; often mistaken assumption that 1 person represents the whole
group
research methods ANS✔✔ systematic methodology in drawing conclusions
about the world with reasonable certainty and accuracy
deductive reasoning ANS✔✔ top-down approach where theory/hypothesis
drives the research; begins with general statement/hypothesis and
examines how to reach a logical conclusion; theory-->hypothesis--
>observation-->confirmation
"I think X is happening and Y is why"
inductive reasoning ANS✔✔ begins with data and then generalizes from that
using a common pattern; observation-->pattern-->testing hypothesis --
>theory
"I've observed thisX behavior and why, so I'll create a theory around it"
pure research ANS✔✔ research simply for gaining knowledge or answering a
question
applied research ANS✔✔ research to be used answer a real-world question
or solve a problem
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sociological imagination ANS✔✔ a distinctive viewpoint that recognizes that
our personal experiences are powerfully shaped by macrosocial and
historical forces...basically being aware of oneself and the factors that
influenced your views; allows one to grasp the history, biology, relations
within a society
obesity in america ANS✔✔ reasons on the personal level: laziness, poor
choices, genetics
reasons on a social level: food deserts
factors : social/historical context, social norms/institutions, insight into social
relations and methodological skills
epistemology ANS✔✔ science of knowing; how do we know what we know?
-personal experiences, observation, inquiries, tradition/norms, info from
authority
methodology ANS✔✔ science of finding out
variable ANS✔✔ logical grouping of attributes/characteristics
social concepts ANS✔✔ variables and attributes combined;
-variable: occupation
-attributes that make up the whole: plumber, lawyer, doctor, etc.
independent variable ANS✔✔ control variable, elicits a response; the cause
dependent variable ANS✔✔ responds to the independent variable; the effect
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