Global Perspectives and Sports Lecture Notes

These flashcards cover the key terminology, definitions, command words, and source types from the lecture on Global Perspectives and Sports.

How does the transcript define a 'Perspective'?

A Perspective is simply a way of looking at something, shaped by unique life experiences, culture, and beliefs.

What numerical example is used to illustrate how perspectives vary depending on position?

Seeing a $6$ or $9$ depending on where one is standing.

What is the definition of a 'FACT' according to the notes?

Something that can be proven true.

How is 'OPINION' defined in the lecture?

What someone believes or feels.

In the context of Global Perspective, what is a 'PREDICTION'?

A guess about something that might happen in the future.

What does the term 'VALUE JUDGMENT' mean?

Deciding if something is right, wrong, good, or bad based on your beliefs.

How is 'BIAS' characterized in the text?

Favouring one side, person, or group over another in an unfair way.

What is 'vested interest'?

Having a personal stake in something which causes you to be biased towards it.

What is a 'Generalization'?

A statement suggesting that something is true all the time when it is only true some of the time, or applying sample characteristics to a whole population.

How are 'Values' defined?

Beliefs or principles that individuals or groups consider important that guide behaviour and influence decisions.

What are the 'SIX PILLAR WE PRACTICE' listed in the notes?

Research, Analysis, Evaluation, Reflection, Collaboration, and Communication.

What does the command word 'Identify' mean?

To name, select, or recognise.

What is the meaning of the term 'Describe'?

To state the main features of the topic or give characteristics.

How is the term 'Explain' defined?

To set out purposes or reasons and make relationships clear, saying why or how with relevant evidence.

In academic terms, what does it mean to 'Evaluate'?

To judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something.

What is the definition of 'Analyse'?

To examine in detail to show meaning, identify elements, and the relationship between them.

What is the definition and two examples of 'PRIMARY SOURCES'?

Definition: Raw data or original sources of information before analysis. Examples: Interviews, Speeches, diaries, birth Certificate, or Journal articles.

What are the strengths and weaknesses of 'PRIMARY RESEARCH'?

Strengths include original and specific data; weaknesses include being Time Consuming and East Costly.

How are 'SECONDARY SOURCES' defined?

Sources that analyse or interpret primary data and do not offer new evidence, such as Biographies, textbooks, or editorials.

What are 'Tertiary Sources' according to the transcript?

Bibliographies, abstracts, library Catalougs, database, literature reviews, Chatgipt, and Gemini.