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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... less you eat , the less you weigh . Now consider this hypothesis , which posits a negative relation- ship between exercise and weight : H24 : Increased exercise causes decreased weight . The relationship between exercise and weight is a ...
... less you eat , the less you weigh . Now consider this hypothesis , which posits a negative relation- ship between exercise and weight : H24 : Increased exercise causes decreased weight . The relationship between exercise and weight is a ...
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... less important . Or , as the independent variable goes slower , or gets smaller , or becomes less important , the dependent variable varies in the opposite way . ↓ independent variable → ↑ dependent variable 5.5 Identify the ...
... less important . Or , as the independent variable goes slower , or gets smaller , or becomes less important , the dependent variable varies in the opposite way . ↓ independent variable → ↑ dependent variable 5.5 Identify the ...
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... less likely you are to be arrested ) H28 : variables : age , likelihood of taking naps direction : negative ( the older a person is , the less likely he or she is to nap ) H29 : variables : frequency of attendance at religious services ...
... less likely you are to be arrested ) H28 : variables : age , likelihood of taking naps direction : negative ( the older a person is , the less likely he or she is to nap ) H29 : variables : frequency of attendance at religious services ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Sociological Eye | 27 |
Specialization | 35 |
Copyright | |
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Teaching the Novel Across the Curriculum: A Handbook for Educators Colin C. Irvine No preview available - 2007 |