Chapter 2 Flashcards
Case Study
The study of either a single person or a small group of people
Conceptualization
The process by which the researcher specifically denotes or indicates all of the concepts–or constructs–under investigation
Conflict Theory
Similar to Structural Functionalism, Conflict theory concentrates primarily on social structures and their interrelationships.
Like the functionalist view, this theory supports the nation that society has some bearing on and to some degree shapes individual behavior. It differs in its basic theme that human beings are prone to conflict
Confounding (or Rival) Variables
Variables that are not related, unconnected, or not pertinent to the variables under investigation that can skew or affect the results of the study
Construct
A concept referring to intangibles in the inquiry
Control Group
In an experiment, the subjects in this group are treated exactly the same as those in the experimental group, except they are not exposed to the independent variable
Convenience Sample
A sample whose elements are selected based on convenience
Data Churning
Also known as “fishing,” this refers to the practice of devising the purposes of the research or formulating a research hypothesis after the date are gathered and analyzed
Developmental Tasks
Developmental tasks entail achieving certain biological, physical, cognitive/intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual tasks across the life course
Ethics
In social science research, the rules and standards that govern researchers’ conduct as they examine human behaviors, feelings, and attitudes
Experimental Design
Used to determine casual relationships among variables. In this mode, researchers control or hold constant certain variables being studied in order to determine which variable is effecting the change in their other variable
Experimental Group
In an experiment, the subjects in this group are exposed to the independent variable
Expressive Roles
These roles, described by Talcott Parsons, were given tot he female as a compliment to the male. The wife-mother was the people-oriented mate responsible for enhancing emotional relationships among members of the family
Family Life Cycle
the life cycle consisting of multiple entrances and exits from the family of origin
Feminist Theory
A theory that embraces the conflict approach to understanding and analyzing the roles of women in terms of marriage and family in perpetuating inequalities in male/female relationships
Field Research
Observational research taking place in a natural setting, such as at the family’s own home or a playground, instead of a clinic
Framework
A systematic structure for classifying families, their behaviors, or their experiences
Hypotheses Testing
Based on evidence gathered, a researcher can either reject a hypothesis or fail tor reject a hypothesis
Hypothesis
A speculative statement about a variable or the relationship between variables in a study
Institutional Review Boards (IRB)
Research review committees established by academic and other research institutions that review and approve research plans for scholars and researchers and ensure the ethical treatment of research subjects
Instrumental Roles
An element of Parson’s Structural-Functionalist theory, instrumental roles were assigned to the male husband-father who, as the task-oriented mate, was assigned responsibility for being primary breadwinner and protector against imbalance or disequilibrium in the family
Literature Review
A comprehensive search of existing research studies related to a particular topic of inquiry
Men’s Studies
Research and study of male/female inequality (conflict, antagonism, and tension) from the male perspective
Non-Normative Life Events/Off-Time Events
Life events not occurring at the typical, more common points in a person’s lifespan.
For example, a pregnancy is considered non-normative if it occurs during adolescence
