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Sociology 101 Ch.1 Kocian
Dr. Kocian Saint Vincent Sociology 101 class Spring 2013
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Sociology
Undergraduate 1
02/11/2013

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Sociology
Definition
the scientific and systematic study of human life
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Sociological perspective
Definition
the perspective in which one analyzes the outside factors that make up a person.
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Social location
Definition
where people are located in a society (not necessarily physical)
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Auguste Comte
Definition
applies scientific method to social world (grandfather)
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Epistemology
Definition
the study of knowledge
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Social welfare
Definition
desire to change society for the better
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Basic Sociology
Definition
analyzing society with no thought of changing it; pure knowledge
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Applied Sociology
Definition
using sociology to solve problems in the world
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Public Sociology
Definition
middle ground between Basic and Applied Sociology
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Symbolic Interaction
Definition
the idea that symbols are the catalyst to understanding the world and communication
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Interview
Definition
friendly, relaxed, open, discussion based
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Interrogation
Definition
rigid; intent on knowledge
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Rapport
Definition
the process of establishing a relationship
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Common Denomiator of Sociology
Definition
PEOPLE
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Critical Thinking
Definition
willingness to ask questions
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Objective
Definition
value neutrality
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Blooms Taxonomy (Ascending from Bottom)
Definition
Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Synthesis, Evaluation
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Knowledge
Definition
arrange info; define things; take notes; read
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Understanding
Definition
Classify knowledge; restate knowledge; teach knowledge
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Application
Definition
apply knowledge to real world
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Analysis
Definition
Analyze knowledge in the world; critique it; ask questions; critically think
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Synthesis
Definition
Construct a higher understanding of knowledge after analyzing; perform experiments; form hypotheses
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Evaluation
Definition
Defend your knowledge; establish theories with others; compare and contrast knowledge
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Language is the _______ to society
Definition
KEY
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5 reasons why Language is important
Definition
1. Cumulative History (Provide History)
2. Provide a shared future
3. Provide a shared past
4. Shares perspectives and opinions
5. Creates Culture
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Sociologist's Job
Definition
Debunk assumed notions
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Skepticism
Definition
the will to challenge a claim; help get to the FULL truth
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What impact do personal views have
Definition
NOT A DAMN THING
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Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis
Definition
Language directs our consciousness which leads to how we perceive things
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Values
Definition
what is desirable in life; varies on culture
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Norms
Definition
the “right” way to do something or act
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Sanction
Definition
response to someone’s action; can be positive or negative
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Folkway
Definition
unenforced norms
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Mores (pronounced "morays")
Definition
Enforced norms; much more serious norms as well
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Operational Definition
Definition
an undisputed claim; real specific
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Majority ______ Minority (in terms of power)
Definition
Majority > Minority
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Variable
Definition
a concept that can be broken down and must be mutually exclusive and exhaustive
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Mutually Exclusive
Definition
fit into one category
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Exhaustive
Definition
must account for all people
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The minimum of possibilities for a variable is ______.
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2
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Research method in order
Definition
1.Topic
2.Define Problem
3.Review Literature/Documents
4.Hypothesis
5.Choose Research Method
6.Collect Data
7.Analyze Results
8.Share Results/Publish
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survey
Definition
record a population's or sample's perspective
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case study
Definition
Analyze a single event without being directly involved
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experiment
Definition
Manipulate variables in order to understand the relationship between the variables
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Independent Variable
Definition
the variable that is responsible for manipulating the dependent variable; only 1
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Dependent Variable
Definition
The variable manipulated by the independent variable; many of these
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What is the purpose of research?
Definition
Causality
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Causality Rule:
Two variables must have a/an ________
Definition
relationship
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Causality Rule:
Which variable must change first in an experiment?
Definition
Independent Variable
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Causality Rule:
What relationships are forbidden?
Definition
Spurious Relationships
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Alex is a _______.
Definition
Girl
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Internal Problems (of a study)
Definition
Problems in the study that would invalidate the study itself
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External Problems (of a study)
Definition
Uncontrollable factors outside the study that may compromise the experiment
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