social sciences

Why is it important that our understanding of social science concepts continue to develop and expand?

Chain of Inquiry Prompt: Reflect on the concepts presented in the video and overview and the example of a growing body of research as captured in the article “A Review of Facebook Research in the Social Sciences.” Also, consider the question you posed about your advertisements in your observation journal in Module Four. Then,in a […]

What academic areas most pique your curiosity, and how do the programs offered at Princeton suit your particular interests?

As a research institution that also prides itself on its liberal arts curriculum, Princeton allows students to explore areas across the humanities and the arts, the natural sciences, and the social sciences. What academic areas most pique your curiosity, and how do the programs offered at Princeton suit your particular interests? (respond in about 250 […]

Indicate what challenges Davidson presents for those in favor of both ordinary relativism, and some of the more sophisticated kinds of relativism he mentions and/or that you have encountered.

Donald Davidson After reading Donald Davidson’s “On the Very Idea of a Conceptual Scheme” (posted on our course site) identify the basic claim Davidson argues for, and the central criticism he seeks to make, in the text. Then outline the fundamental argument of the text, identifying as specifically as possible the strategy he develops in […]

Choose two sociological theorists to write a brief biography about (approximately 1.5 – 2 typed single-spaced pages for each of the two theorists). One theorist must be historical, and one must be contemporary.

Émile Durkheim & C Wright Mills Choose two sociological theorists to write a brief biography about (approximately 1.5 – 2 typed single-spaced pages for each of the two theorists). One theorist must be historical, and one must be contemporary. For each, you need to include a picture of the theorist (even if it’s only a […]

Choose the topic that you will use to complete Project Three and create two annotated bibliography entries. Your project requires that you provide background information on the topic you select.

Statistical Applications for the Behavioral and Social Sciences Imagine you work as a research assistant in Washington, DC, at the Departmentof Justice. The Department of Justice is interested in issues related to race,discrimination, and policing. Your team has been given data and output from chi-square tests, and you are tasked with communicating the findings and […]

Create a short memorandum that includes graphical representations of your data in order to communicate this information

Statistical Applications for the Behavioral and Social Sciences On this page, you’ll complete and download your Project One. 4 t Tests and ANOVA / Page 4.27 Project One On this page: 0 of 3 attempted (0%) Competencies In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competencies: • Interpret psychological data using quantitative […]

What is the digital divide and why is it important in the social sciences?

Quiz The digital divide is not just a phenomenon found in emerging nations – the digital divide is “real” to many who live in the United States. Read the following article, including the additional readings in this Pew series on the digital divide Digital Gaps Persist, then respond to the following questions: 1. What is […]

Research on the effects of smoking cigarettes

The effects of smoking cigarettes The Research Paper: Cause/Effect We are going to be writing a cause OR effect essay, not a cause AND effect essay. In other words you will discuss EITHER the causes OR the effects within your paper, not both. Directions: Choose a cause or effect topic and compose a well-organized, developed, […]

What role can human rights play in the struggle to combat COVID-19? What kinds ofrights discourse and practice is likely to be most effective?

Human rights and social sciences Diary writing Summative assessment will consist of a 4,000 word reading diary. This should reference at least 6  references recommended as module readings,and address the topics from at least 3weeks .The diary needs an introduction and conclusion,which  setout the argument you are making and how you are linking the references […]

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