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Introduction to Soc.
Intro. to Soc.7th ed. , by Giddens, Duneier, Appelbaum and Carr
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Sociology
Undergraduate 1
11/09/2010

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Sociology
Definition
The study of human groups and societies.
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Causation
Definition
The causal influence of one factor, or variable, upon another. Exp. Deviant behavior is often caused by social isolation, such as crime in impoverished areas.
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Causal Relationship
Definition
A relationship in which one state of affairs ( the cause) contributes to another ( the effect). Exp. alcoholoism is corelated with poverty.
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Comparative Questions
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Questions concerned with drawing comparisons between differnt human societies for the purposes of sociological theory and research. Exp. Comparing and contrasting the social and legal systems of the United States and canada.

 

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