My Social Science Glossary

My Social Science Glossary

I am Étienne, I have been studying Social Science for a year. This glossary is to better explain some words that are frequently used in Social Sciences. I am making it because I believe it is interesting and important to know more about multiple fields of studies.

analyze
verb
Examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.
Example: The importance of the two will critically ANALYZE.
en: analyse
People analyzing data
behavior
noun
The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.
Example: Maslow's hierachy of needs is the best model explaining human motivation, as it is based on a universal prediction of individual needs and BEHAVIOR, but it also considers the exceptions made for individual differences.
en: comportement
Different behavior
community
noun
A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.
Example: This would be supportive of a sustainable rural COMMUNITY, as it is focusing on the local economy by trying to use local resources and it is considering the environment by looking at sustainability and adaptability to the local environment.
en: communauté
An community
conflict
noun
A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.
Example: Hunting animals is another factor contributing to declining wildlife populations thus creating a further human-wildlife CONFLICT.
en: conflit
People having an conflict
cultural
adjective
Relating to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society.
Example: Problems too have been discussed which can arise when people from different CULTURAL backgrounds misinterpret the significance of presents they may receive.
en: culturel
Different cultural clothing
ethical
adjective
Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.
Example: Along with these potential problems that are linked to genetic control of weeds, there are many ETHICAL, moral and health concerns that are linked to the insertion of foreign DNA into the genes of a species.
en: éthique
The seven ethical principles
evaluate
verb
Form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess.
Example: In contrast, the contribution of forest research to the multiple forest uses is difficult to EVALUATE, but need to be satisfactory among the regional scale forestry or woodland management.
en: évaluer
An evaluator evaluating someone
geography
noun
The study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources, land use, and industries.
Example: The divergent nature of these allusions dislocate history and GEOGRAPHY, adding to the reader's disorientation.
en: géographie
A map
government
noun
The governing body of a nation, state, or community.
Example: All sugar is marketed by the Mauritius Sugar Syndicate, whereas the syndicate pays marketing charges such as crop insurance, the export duty to the GOVERNMENT, and marketing and freight expenses from the sale proceeds.
en: gouvernement
A senate
interview
noun
A meeting of people face to face, especially for consultation.
Example: When analysing the interviews it was done on a thematic basis; enabling the researcher to effectively identify themes and analyse the content of each individual theme that arose during the INTERVIEW.
en: entrevue
People conducting an interview
moral
adjective
Concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior and the goodness or badness of human character.
Example: In the busy and complex environment of world economy, there are certain needs for MORAL, legal, and economic rules that are widely accepted and abided by the nation states.
en: morale
A example of moral guidance
psychology
noun
The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context.
Example: Since dispositional affect productivity is moderately supported, it is worthwhile to develop the researches on PSYCHOLOGY area of personal attribute.
en: psychologie
A book about psychology
qualitative
adjective
Relating to, measuring, or measured by the quality of something rather than its quantity.
Example: The Implementation Objectives are slightly harder to evaluate as they are largely QUALITATIVE.
en: qualitatif
Qualitative research
quantitative
adjective
Relating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity of something rather than its quality.
Example: These modifications, however bring down Marx's labour theory of value to a determination of prices which is purely QUANTITATIVE, when, in essence, it could be argued that Marx was advocating a more qualitative explanation.
en: quantitatif
Quantitative research.
research
noun
The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
Example: The farm will also need to work with existing organic farmers so that it can gain full RESEARCH.
en: recherche
Someone conducting a research
social class
noun
A division of a society based on social and economic status.
Example: Borgonovi (2004) states that in wealthier families - and therefore families of a higher SOCIAL CLASS - the likelihood that children will learn to appreciate the higher arts is bigger.
en: classe social
A example of social class
society
noun
The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.
Example: Drugs, crime, and other dangers to SOCIETY.
en: société
A society
sociology
noun
The study of the development, structure, and functioning of human society.
Example: One of the founding fathers of SOCIOLOGY, believes that by taking on the sick role the individual is exercising an approved way of experiencing illness.
en: sociologie
A cover for a book about sociology
statistics
noun
The practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data in large quantities, especially for the purpose of inferring proportions in a whole from those in a representative sample.
Example: It is possible that the choice of books that I have made has had an effect on the STATISTICS.
en: statistiques
Statistics
survey
noun
A general view, examination, or description of someone or something.
Example: A yearly soil examination will also see if the new techniques are helping to benefit the soil, one way of doing this is to carry out an earthworm SURVEY.
en: observation
People answering a survey

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