The Practical Skeptic: Core Concepts in SociologyUsing a conceptual organizing framework, this work provides a concise introduction to sociology that focuses on core concepts as the central building blocks for understanding sociology. Written in a conversational style, it uses numerous pedagogical features to help students grasp key sociological concepts. |
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... attributes ( an attribute is a characteristic or a quality that describes a thing ) . For example , the attributes of the variable gender vary from , or include , female and male . The attributes of religious affiliation vary from , or ...
... attributes ( an attribute is a characteristic or a quality that describes a thing ) . For example , the attributes of the variable gender vary from , or include , female and male . The attributes of religious affiliation vary from , or ...
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... attributes must be exhaustive ; that is , every thing or person being observed must fit into one category . Second , the list of attributes must be mutually exclusive ; that is , no one person or thing should be able to fit into more ...
... attributes must be exhaustive ; that is , every thing or person being observed must fit into one category . Second , the list of attributes must be mutually exclusive ; that is , no one person or thing should be able to fit into more ...
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... attributes : male and female . If we knew only the attributes and applied some logic , we could name the variable . For example , consider these three attributes : felony , gross misde- meanor , misdemeanor . What's the variable ...
... attributes : male and female . If we knew only the attributes and applied some logic , we could name the variable . For example , consider these three attributes : felony , gross misde- meanor , misdemeanor . What's the variable ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Sociological Eye 27 | 3 |
The Vocabulary of Science | 52 |
Copyright | |
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Teaching the Novel Across the Curriculum: A Handbook for Educators Colin C. Irvine No preview available - 2007 |