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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... variable is influenced by another thing , it is called an effect . So , Variables that influence or affect other ... independent variable . A vari- able that is thought to be influenced by the independent variable ( that is , to be an ...
... variable is influenced by another thing , it is called an effect . So , Variables that influence or affect other ... independent variable . A vari- able that is thought to be influenced by the independent variable ( that is , to be an ...
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... variable goes slower , or gets smaller , or becomes less important , the dependent variable does too : ↓ independent variable → ↓ dependent variable On the other hand , negative relationships look like this : ↑ independent variable ...
... variable goes slower , or gets smaller , or becomes less important , the dependent variable does too : ↓ independent variable → ↓ dependent variable On the other hand , negative relationships look like this : ↑ independent variable ...
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... independent variable ( knowing the secret ) and observes the outcome ( grades ) . To really know whether the independent vari- able is the cause of the difference , the researcher needs at least two groups : ( 1 ) an experimental group ...
... independent variable ( knowing the secret ) and observes the outcome ( grades ) . To really know whether the independent vari- able is the cause of the difference , the researcher needs at least two groups : ( 1 ) an experimental group ...
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 |