Sociological Abstraction Quiz

Sociological abstraction refers to the varying levels at which theoretical concepts can be understood. It is a tool for objectifying and simplifying sociological concepts.

Sociological abstraction is similar to philosophical abstraction in the sense that it involves simplifying and representing concepts in a more abstract form.

The two basic levels of sociological abstraction are sociological concepts and operationalized sociological concepts.

<p>A sociological concept is a mental construct that represents some part of the world in a simplified form.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The purpose of operationalizing a sociological concept is to define concrete procedures for measurement, making it more tangible and measurable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A tool for simplifying sociological concepts</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A sociological concept is a mental construct, while an operationalized concept is a concrete, measurable outcome</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Defining how to measure the concept</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The concept of social class</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sociological concepts and operationalized sociological concepts</p> Signup and view all the answers