Sociology Chapter 1 Review

Statement that predicts the relationship between two or more variables

One of the early proponents of conflict theory, this man also developed the theory of communism

A description comprised of the essential characteristics of a feature of society is called

Sociology is defined as

The number that occurs most often in a data set

Which of the following is NOT an ethical concern sociologists have when conducting research?

This sociologist developed the theory of Social Darwinism

His 1897 case study on suicide was one of the first to utilize the scientific method

According to Karl Marx, this group is the workers in society

Negative consequence an element of society has for the stability of the social system

When a change in one variable is regularly associated with a change in another variable

Theoretical perspective that views society is a set of interrelated parts that work together

Social phenomena is defined as

When variables appear related, but are actually affected by a third variable

Intended and recognized consequence of some element of society

Theoretical perspective that focuses on how individuals interact with one another in society

If asking students what their favorite class is, what would be the best way to ask them?

All of the following are elements of symbolic interaction EXCEPT

Which of the following perspectives tends to take a microsociology point of view?

Viewing society as a sex/gender system in which men dominate women

Which of the following is NOT a social science?

This man was considered the 'Father of Sociology'

The problems caused by this historical event led to the development of sociology

Divides the data set into two equal parts above and below the number

When variables change in the same direction

Research type when a sociologist becomes directly involved in the situation under investigation

Define Sociological Imagination

Study of large-scale systems or society as a whole