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Chapter 2 Vocab
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Sociology
Undergraduate 1
07/18/2013

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Theory
Definition
an explanation or possibility that can be tested, explains things scientifically
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Hypothesis
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an educated guess that can be tested through experiments
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Independent Variable
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doesn't depend on anything, leads to dependent variable
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Validity
Definition
when what was intended to be measured is tested and measured
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Reliability
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when a measure is repeated the results are similar or the same
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Qualitative Methods
Definition
research techniques that capture the subjective, how people perceive their world or make sense of a situation
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Quantitative Methods
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research methods that rely on statistical and mathematic techniques
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Nominal Definition
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explains concepts through words or ideas
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Operational Definition
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expresses concepts/ideas through measurements
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Sample
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a small number that represents the whole population
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Population
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the group that is being studied
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Participant Observation
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studying people to gain a better knowledge of them by participating in their everyday activities
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