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| information that is measured numerically ie. statistics. it is obtained through survey's and laboratory based observations. |
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| information expressed in words and actions. ie. open ended questions through interviews and participant obersavation |
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| used to describe characteriistics of a population or phenomenon being studied. doesnt answer questions except for what? |
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| to understand the nature and mechanisms of things. |
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| application, theories, knowledge and methods of problem solving |
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| curiosity, used to increase understanding |
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| after hypothesis whats the nesxt step |
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| collect data, using a selected research method |
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| first hand or field research- surveys, experiments, participant observation |
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| journal, newspaper, books- that others have to say on the topic |
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| watching of a group in some cases living with its members and participating in ther culture to learn or study |
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| question that has nothing to do with the hypothesis youre trying to prove. used so people dont geuess your hypothesis and answer the questions accordingly |
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| transformations in the beliefs, social interactions, practices,etc. in society. some slowly change others take years. getting rid of prejudice and discrimination takes years and requires changes to laws and policies. whle changes that take place in shorter time is usually in response to a criss |
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| there are structures in society which often seem built to resist change, ie catholic church |
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| alienation; mismatch between personal or group standards and wider social standards |
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| degree of similarity (clothes, behaviour) o those in your general social circles, those in authority or to the general status quo. implies tendency to submit to others |
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| belief everyone in society should act and think the same |
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| wide spread acceptance of differences in culture, religions and values |
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| peoplewho oppose new technologies used to have secret society that would destroy textile machines during early years of industrial revolution |
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| ultimate success of social epedemics relies on the talent of small group of motivated individuals. 20% of population that makes up 80% of work force |
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| bring people of separate social circles together |
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| acquire info and pass it on 'word of mouth' |
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| charismatic, can persuade/negotiate with others to agree with them |
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| refers to the way a presentation should be, it should be made so viewers remember and understand the content. ie sesame st-puppets in real world |
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| epedemics lined to conditions and circumstances of time and places in which they occur. ie. police crack down on subway crime and it decreased more violent crimes across city |
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| process of contact, exposure and exchange between diff cultures that result in adaptions and changes to both |
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| spread of cultural trait from one society to another through social contact (war, miggration) ie sushi in north america |
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| belief that institutions in society should meet the needs of the majority of its members. change occours on shared values and norms |
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| physical materials, conditions, economic activity of an enviro determine how ideas of cultures develop |
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right of passage in samoa
transition to adulthood
upper class kids
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waist to knee |
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| learning can alter the way an individual interprets the world around him or her and can lead to permanent behavioural canges |
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| study of small groups or individuals in society |
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| sociological approach that analyzes social systems on large scale |
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| state of having consistent thoughts, beliefs, attitudes that conflict with one another |
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| individuals seek stimuli that is consistent with their beliefs to limit exposure to those that are inconsistent |
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| when a new set of ideas, beliefs and values become strong enough to affect an change the way individuals see and precieve reality |
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| people favour info that confirms their beliefs or hypothesis |
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| individuals are dependent on the group nd personal needs are secondary to group needs |
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| it values individual freedos, competition and personal rights |
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| belief that ones culture, nation or ethic group is superior to others |
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| tells us societies evolve from smple beginnings and over time become compelx |
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| proposes change in society is much like change of seasons. trends, traditions, beliefs and values in society are cynical coming into fashion then falling out |
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| concerned with inequalities that plague society. according to mar groups with opposing interests are in conflict. ie rich vs poor |
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