Social Sciences Foundation Flashcards
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What is a 'hypothesis' in social science research?
Answer: A testable prediction about the relationship between variables
A hypothesis is a specific, testable prediction that states the expected relationship between an independent variable and a dependent variable.
Which research method involves collecting numerical data that can be statistically analyzed?
Answer: Quantitative research
Quantitative research uses numerical data, statistical analysis, and measurable variables to test hypotheses and identify patterns across large samples.
What does 'correlation' mean in social science statistics?
Answer: A statistical relationship between two variables, not necessarily causal
Correlation measures the degree to which two variables change together, but does not establish that one causes the other—a critical distinction in social science.
In anthropology, what is 'cultural relativism'?
Answer: Understanding a culture on its own terms without imposing outside judgments
Cultural relativism is the methodological principle that a culture should be understood and evaluated in its own context, not judged by the standards of another culture.
Which document established the foundational framework for US federalism?
Answer: The US Constitution
The US Constitution, ratified in 1788, established the federal system that divides governmental powers between national and state governments.
What does GDP (Gross Domestic Product) measure?
Answer: The total monetary value of all goods and services produced within a country in a given period
GDP is the broadest measure of a nation's economic output, representing the total monetary value of all goods and services produced domestically in a specific time period.