ANTHROP 1AA3 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Schistosomiasis, Stomach Cancer, Sociolinguistics
13 Feb 2013
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Inductive method: scientist first makes observations and collects data: data collected referred to as variables. Deductive method: begins with a general theory from which a testable hypotheses is developed: hypotheses tests through experimentation and replication, contrasts with inductive method because inductive method tests and retests. Hypothesis: testable proposition concerning relationship between sets of variables in the collected data. Theories: statements that explains hypothesis and observations about natural or social phenomena: eg. Western biomedicine: based on modern western science, emphasizes technology in diagnosing and treating health problems. Community healing: social context is crucial to healing. Solidarity and group sessions support mental health and physical health. Humoral healing: based on a philosophy of balance among certain elements within the body and within the person"s environment. Food and drugs have different effects on the body: heating or cooling : diseases are the result of bodily imbalances. Disease: refers to a biological health problem that is objective and universal: bacterial, viral infection, broken arm.
