Introduction to Sociology Edition 1.0 6th March 2006 From Wikibooks‚ the open-content textbooks collection Note: current version of this book can be found at http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Introduction_to_Sociology 2 Contents INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY.........................................................................1 AUTHORS...............................................................................................................6 INTRODUCTION..................................
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CIA III Psychological Measurement and Statistics Likert Scale: A Critical Analysis By‚ Mahika Sharma Likert Scale: A Critical Analysis Introduction The Likert Format arises from the scale for measuring attitudes (Kaplan‚ & Saccuzzo‚ 2001)‚ the first of which was originated in 1932 by Rensis Likert (Edmondson‚ 2005). The rationale behind development of the Likert Scale by Rensis Likert was to measure psychological attitudes in a “scientific” way in 1932 and later in 1934 to expand upon the scaling
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technically speaking‚ a stable electron configuration. Usually metal atoms lose electrons and non-metals gain electrons in order to achieve electron stability. When dealing with bond formation (Ionic bonding for example) we need to analyse the outer shell of the atom. Metals usually present 1‚ 2 or 3 electrons in their outer shell therefore they have to give them away to achieve stability. Vice versa non-metals have 5‚ 6 or 7 electrons in their outer shell and they need to receive more electrons in the
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Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry 1: Compounds Important to Life • Biologists classify compounds into organic compounds and inorganic compounds. Organic Compound: a compound that is derived from living things and contains carbon Inorganic Compound: a compound generally derived nonliving things • Water Water is an inorganic molecule with unique properties that make it one of the most important compounds for living things. In the water molecule (H2O)‚ the hydrogen and oxygen atoms bond
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RATING SCALES INTRODUCTION Rating scales‚ as the name implies‚ are scales for rating each of the characteristics or activities one is seeking to observe or assess. A rating scale is a set of categories designed to elicit information about a quantitative or qualitative attribute. They enable an observer to systematically and objectively observe a person and record those observations. In the social sciences‚ a common example is the Likert scale in which a person is person selects the rating which
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Scales of Justice shows a police force where there is a culture of corruption. The parts of the TV program that we saw were made up of two parts‚ The Job‚ and the Game. The Job is about a new probationary officer named Webber‚ and how he is forced to accept the corruption that occurs in the force‚ and ends up getting fired. The Game takes corruption to a new level involving higher powers such as MP’s and non-uniformed officers. They both are good examples of how it is a culture for them. The
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Map Scale Chapter 2 Map Scale You have read in Chapter 1 that the scale is an essential element of all types of maps. It is so important that if a network of lines and polygons does not carry a scale‚ we call it a “sketch”. Why is the scale so important ? What does it mean ? What are the different methods of showing the scale on a map? How useful is the scale in measuring the distances and the area? These are some of the questions which will be taken up in the present chapter. Glossary Denominator:
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perfection in everything they do. However‚ this portrayal of women can be somewhat unrealistic. Some may want the representation of the Bond Girl’ to stay as it is but others may want the portrayal of the Bond Girl’ to depict the modern idea of girl power.’ I for one think that this representation of women is harmless‚ partly because it is only a fictional character. It is a representation to be regarded only in entertainment. In this essay‚ I am going to look at and analyse the Bond saga looking
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The Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale-II (VASB-II) was completed by Leyla’s mother to determine Leyla’s daily functioning skills. More specifically‚ these daily skills are necessary to get along with others and taking care of oneself. The VASB-II included domains in communication‚ daily living‚ and socialization. Leyla’s mother spoke with the evaluator about Leyla’s functioning skills at home‚ at school‚ and in the community. Leyla achieved a standard score of 113‚ which is in the Adequate adaptive
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In 1939‚ a vision was put into motion with the creation of the atomic bomb. The atomic bomb was going to be the answer to the end of World War II and the final factor that would solidify the United States as a true superpower. With the creation of the atomic bomb‚ no one would stand in the way of the United States. The United States became the "New Rome‚" and with the power of the Atomic Bomb behind them‚ no other nation stood in their way. "My God‚ what have we done?" - Robert Lewis‚ the co-pilot
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