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Term 1 of 81
What is the objectification of women?
The belief that women exist to be looked at, used, and controlled
1) Identify target population
2) get a sampling frame (list of people)
3) select respondents systematically
No because there needs to be social ties in order to obtain subjects
Correlation does not imply causation
Term 2 of 81
Why can two probability samples from the same population produce different results?
Only quantitative data can be expressed in numeric form
Culture is the thing that influences reality/media
A larger target population means a larger sample size is needed
Samples won't always be the same so results can differ
Term 3 of 81
Why is the education system a social institution?
It is created and shaped by humans, changes over time, performs social role, reproduces
itself
Start with the data from observations then think of possible explanations
The Amish: hold different values, traits, and behaviors than the rest of the U.S.
The different social classes created by economic systems with conflicting interests caused
conflict but that could be ended by the Proletariat uniting to revolt and eliminate poverty.
,Term 4 of 81
Why is it important to carefully define concepts mentioned in questions?
People define things differently ex) being rich could be subjective or based on income
groups
Are things what they seem? Why are things the way they are? How could things be
different?
Status: a social position with expectations
Role: a set of behavioral expectations of a status
Gender is a status
Should look at the table with who used the secrets and what their success was versus who
didn't use secrets and had success
Term 5 of 81
Why should we be careful about relying on tradition and authority when the stakes are high?
Should look at the table with who used the secrets and what their success was versus who
didn't use secrets and had success
You should question the wording of the questions. A low response rate is a threat to how
representative a probability sample is
We should be trying to observe like a scientist, getting first-hand accounts
Need context i.e. how they measured, sample size, evaluate data carefully
Term 6 of 81
What helps distinguish a subculture from a larger culture and how clear are the boundaries?
A group united by sets of concept, values, traits, behaviors that distinguish them from
others in the same culture/society
Family, school, sometimes workplaces, prisons, and churches
By considering family background
Start with the data from observations then think of possible explanations
, Term 7 of 81
What are some of the gender norms encouraged by mass media?
By going to college
You know, the basic ones
Confidence levels and confidence intervals
1) Identify target population
2) get a sampling frame (list of people)
3) select respondents systematically
Term 8 of 81
What kinds of topics did early American sociologists emphasize and how were they different from
the "founding fathers"?
Empirical research (not grand theory) & how behaviors reflect the social and physical
environment
Experiment, survey, participant observation, semi-structured interviews, existing resources
People should know they are being studied and chose to participate voluntarily
If we see something as a personal trouble it might reflect the person experiencing the
problem
Definition 9 of 81
Material: American flag
Non-material: table manners
Identify one weakness of non-probability samples.
Provide and example of material and non-material culture.
What is the difference between correlation and causation?
Is drug abuse a personal trouble or public issue?
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