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Definition of Sociological terms, concepts and theories
1. Hypothesis: 
Hypothesis refers to a belief or assumption about something peculiar that is yet to be proven. Hypothesis involves coming up with an idea about a certain situation or phenomenon and then looking for ways to prove it. For example, the origins of black-holes are a mystery, but I hypothesize that they connect to another dimension in time and space. Now I have to look for evidence to prove this hypothesis since it is just assumption and not a fact.
2. Functionalism: 
Functionalism is a theory that is based on the fact that a society has functions for each and every member. These functions are interrelated and come to be seen as norms. For example, in traditional societies, men were considered bread-winners in a household. This used to be their function.
3. Secondary data:
When data is gathered from someone else’ research then it is termed as secondary data. Secondary data is collected from other research papers and other people’s professional works. For example, often literature reviews in papers are secondary data that uses other people’s research work as a source.
4. Dramaturgical analysis:
Dramaturgical analysis is a theory by Goffman that likens people’s lives to an act on a stage. We tend to behave differently in front of other people like we are actors on a stage and our actions and behaviours are governed by the time and place we are in. For example, if we are hit in public, we tend to react differently than when hit in person.
5. Social facts:
Social facts are things people consider normal or what can be termed as norms. Norms are pertinent to a society. For example, it is a social fact that husband and wife commit to each other after they enter the ceremony of marriage.
6. Micro-level: 
When anything takes place at a small or localized level, we call it micro-level. It focuses on interactions between people and things on a small scale and ignores the larger factors that may influence individual behaviour. For example, studying individual behaviour with regards to gender roles and norms can be considered a micro-level study.
7. Macro Level: 
When something happens at a large scale, we call it macro level. The studies undertaken under macro levels takes the broader look and studies the impact at economic, country and global levels For example, studying the impact of globalization on the local trade and produce of a country can be considered a macro level study.
8. Social institutions:
Institutions that are formed for some form of social purpose are called social institutions. They are usually set up as a body governing the behaviour of individuals. For example, colleges and government institutions are some forms of social institutions.
9. Society:
Society can be said to be a group of people living in an organized manner and sharing the same values, territory and culture. People often identify themselves with the societies they live in. For example, a particular ethnic group in a country like Maoris can be considered a society. Alternately, people living in a community are also a society.
10. Symbolic interactionism:
Symbolic interactionism is a theory that suggests that our interaction with the people and the world around us shapes our perception of the world around us. For example, when we look at a person from far, we might thing they are arrogant, but when they sit with us and talk, our interaction changes our perception about them as being uptight yet friendly.
11. Primary data:
Primary data is data collected from original sources when a research is being done. This is done through interview, survey, observation or experiments. For example, in a research about the prevalence of tuberculosis in children, a primary data would be the records gathered by the researcher.
12. Nonreactive research:
This research consists of methods that do not require participation or response. In this way, they overcome the problem of no participation from the data collection sources. For example, data gathered through observation can be considered a form of nonreactive research method.
13. Qualitative data:
When data gathered for a research are non-numeric and based on observation or analysis, it is called qualitative data. Qualitative data focus on the quality and not the quantity of the data. For example Questions posed regarding the quality of care in a nursing home to patients can be considered as a form of qualitative data
14. Quantitative data:
When data gathered for a research involves numerical data these are called qualitative method. The focus of these data is quantity in terms of measurement and numerical figures. For example, a survey conducted on...