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General sociology
General terms relating to the study of society.
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value neutrality
Sociology; General sociology
Max Weber's term for objectivity of sociologists in the interpretation of data.
validity
Sociology; General sociology
In a research study, validity refers to the fact that the researcher is indeed measuring what he/she intends to measure.
utilitarian organizations
Sociology; General sociology
Organizations established for the purpose of economic gain.
linguistic relativity hypothesis
Sociology; General sociology
A proposition that language acts as a mental filter, shaping the way we see the world.
life expectancy
Sociology; General sociology
The average number of years a person can be expected to live under current mortality conditions.
life chances
Sociology; General sociology
Max Weber's term for people's opportunities to provide themselves with material goods, positive living conditions, and favorable life experiences.
language
Sociology; General sociology
An abstract system of word meanings and symbols for all aspects of culture. It also includes gestures and other nonverbal communication.
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