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sociology - theory + methods

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Decks in this class (20)

functionalism - durkheim
Organic analogy 1,
Positivist 2,
Criticisms 3
3  cards
functionalism - parsons
Basic needs that society has to s...,
Moving equilibrium 2,
Structural differentiation 3
4  cards
marxism - marx
Rulling class 1,
Feudalism 2,
Bourgeoisie 3
6  cards
feminism
Radical 1,
Liberal 2,
Marxist 3
7  cards
new right
Society needs values institutions...,
Murray 2,
Morgan 3
4  cards
types of data
Primary data 1,
Secondary data 2,
Quantitative data 3
4  cards
factors affecting research
Practical 1,
Ethical 2,
Theoretical 3
3  cards
choice of topic
Personal reasons 1,
Academic reasons 2,
Funding 3
3  cards
effects on society
Effects on society 1,
Legality 2
2  cards
positivism
Theorists 1,
Sociology can be scientific 2,
Laws of behaviour 3
3  cards
interpretivism
Theorists 1,
Individuals are conscious 2,
Gain insight 3
3  cards
triangulation
Triangulation 1
1  cards
sociology & science
Positivism durkheim 1,
Positivism popper 2,
Positivism bloor 3
7  cards
questionnaires
Closed questions 1,
Closed questions strengths 2,
Closed questions weaknesses 3
6  cards
observations
Covert 1,
Overt 2,
Participants observations 3
8  cards
interviews
Structured 1,
Structured strengths 2,
Structured weaknesses 3
6  cards
lab experiments
Lab experiments 1,
Strengths 2,
Weakness 3
3  cards
field experiments
Field experiments 1,
Strengths 2,
Limitations 3
3  cards
new right
Marketisation 1,
Vocationalism 2,
Theorists 3
3  cards
postmodernism
Pick and mix culture 1,
Education 2,
National curriculum 3
6  cards

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