Half Term Vocab Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is a census?
A official systematic collection of data about a population. Usually a count or survey.
an official count or survey, especially of a population
What does context refer to?
The circumstances or setting surrounding an event or idea. This background is required to fully understand or interpret something.
the background information that is necessary to fully understand or
interpret something
What is empathy?
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
the ability to understand and share the feelings of another
What does institutional/organised world views mean?
Away of understanding and interpreting the world that is shaped by structured systems or established organizations. I.e Judaism Catholic Church.
refers to a way of understanding and interpreting the world that is
shaped by established organisations e.g., the Catholic Church
What are worldviews?
Comprehensive perspectives through which individuals interpret the world.
A particular way of understanding the world e.g., an atheist would not say
they are religious but they clearly have a worldview (i.e., there is no God)
What does literal mean?
Taking words in their most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration.
original or most basic meaning – e.g., a literal reading of the Bible sees
the words as representing the basic facts
What is a logical fallacy?
An error in reasoning that undermines the logic of an argument.
An error in reasoning
What does non-literal mean?
Not taking words in their most basic sense; often metaphorical.
idea that texts do not contain facts, but rather have symbolic and
metaphorical meaning.
What does objective mean?
Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; based on observable phenomena.
not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and
representing facts.
What is philosophy?
The study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, and reason.
an approach to studying religion and worldviews that focuses on thinking.
It considers the big questions like ‘does God exist?’.
What is pluralism?
A condition or system in which multiple groups coexist and maintain their cultural differences.
different religions & worldviews living alongside one another.
What is proof?
Evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement.
establishing the truth of a statement.
What is quantitative data?
Data that can be quantified and is often expressed in numbers.
information presented as quantities (numbers and statistics).
What is qualitative data?
Data that describes qualities or characteristics and is often non-numerical.
information that is descriptive, and cannot easily be measured, often
gained through conversations and observation.
What is religion?
A system of beliefs and practices often centered around spiritual beliefs.
religion * difficult to define; a system of faith or belief, often associated with a
divine being (God).
What does representativeness mean?
The degree to which a sample reflects the characteristics of a larger population.
in social sciences refers to how well a sample or a group of people
represents a larger population. It’s like taking a small group of people
and using them to understand what a bigger group of people might think or
do.
What does secular mean?
Not connected with religious or spiritual matters.
not connected with religious or spiritual matters
What is secularisation?
The process of removing the influence of religion from public life.
process of religion/ spirituality becoming less significant in society
What are social sciences?
Disciplines that study human society and social relationships.
an approach to studying religion and worldviews that focuses on living. It
looks at the different ways in which people behave.
What is spirituality?
A broad concept involving a sense of connection to something greater than oneself.
a sense of connection to something bigger than ourselves; a search for
meaning in life; takes many forms.
What does subjective mean?
based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.
What is a theist?
A person who believes in the existence of a god or gods.
someone who believes in God.
What does validity mean?
The quality of being logically or factually sound; the extent to which a concept measures what it claims to measure.
giving a true picture; used to evaluate the truthfulness of research in
social sciences
What is a worldview?
A comprehensive perspective through which individuals interpret the world.
A particular way of understanding the world e.g., an atheist would not say
they are religious but they clearly have a worldview (i.e., there is no God)
