SOC-1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Spurious Relationship, Dependent And Independent Variables, Random Assignment
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A variable that causes in another variable. A variable that changes due to the influence of another variable. If (insert change in independent variable), then (insert change in defendant. Two variables related in some way, not necessarily through cause and effect. Assuming a casual relation between two variables when one exists because a third, hidden variable causes both. Holding a third variable constant while testing for a relationship between two. Repeating research by different people in different settings to assess its accuracy describes participant-observation of human behavior. Researchers participate in the culture they study then write about it. Does biology or culture determine human behavior there is no conflict between science and religion the conflict is between people who misunderstand science, religion, or both limitations of scientific sociology. Human beings change their behavior when being studied. Sociologist are a part of the world they study, making objectivity more difficult.
