HSP3U1-3 Unit 1 Quiz Review

Ms. Gotal: Anthro. Psych. Soc.

Define Anthropology

The study of human beings as a species and members of different cultures.

Define Psychology

The study of human mental processes & behaviours.

Define Sociology

The study of people in groups, social structures, and institutions in which we form.

How many steps are in the Scientific Inquiry Method?

5

What are the 5 steps of the Scientific Inquiry Method?

1. Identify a problem/question

2. Make a hypothesis

3. Gather Data

4. Analyze Data

5. Conclusion

Who are 3 important people in Anthropology?

Charles Darwin, Donald Johanson & Alfred Russel Wallace

Who are 2 important people in Psychology?

Sigmund Freud & Ivan Pavlov

Who are 2 important people in Sociology?

Carl Marx & Abraham Maslow

What are the 3 parts of the brain according to Sigmund Freud?

Id, Ego, and Superego.

What is the purpose of the social & behavioural sciences?

To explore human societies, behaviour, and social relationships.

How are all 3 social sciences the same?

They all focus on what it means to be human and the study of humanity.

How many research methods are used by social scientists?

5

What are the 5 research methods used by social scientists?

1. Case Studies

2. Experiments

3. Surveys

4. Interviews

5. Observations

What are Case studies?

The observation of an individual, a situation, or a group over an extended period of time.

What are Experiements?

Determines how one factor is related to another. Control groups are important.

What is a Control Group?

A group in an experiment that is monitored as a standard for comparison with the experiment.

What are Surveys?

Tools used to gather information about the thoughts or behaviour of a large group of people for a short span of time.

What are Interviews?

A tool used by researchers to gather detailed information from a few people and is also looking for explanations or descriptions of thought and behaviour.

What are Observations?

Help researchers understand how people respond in certain situations. Are the most common in the social sciences.

What are the different methods of observation?

1. Unstructured

2. Structured

3. Participant

Define Unstructured Observation

Studying without a predetermined idea of what to look for.

Define Structured Observation

Studying with a predetermined idea of what to look for, including what will be noted and observed.

Define Participant Observation

Mainly used by Anthropologists. Observes the group and participates in the group’s activities.

What is a Theory?

An integrated set of principles that explain and predict observed phenomena. They are ideas that explain and interpret facts.

What is the key component of identify a problem/question?

The problem/question provides a reason for the inquiry and indicates a plan of action.

What is the key component of making a hypothesis?

A possible answer to a question and a starting point for further investigation. Crucial for not wasting time on irrelevant information. What needs to be tested, and which research method to use.

What is the key component of gather data?

Collecting relevant information to support a hypothesis. Research method has to be appropriate for the question and hypothesis.

What is the key component of analyze data?

Conclude and refute the hypothesis. This involves looking for patterns and relationships in the data collected.

What is the key component of draw conclusions?

The inquirer determines whether the hypothesis is supported or not.