Scientific Theories Which Are Not Needlessly Complex, but Instead Provide

question 10

Short Answer

Scientific theories which are not needlessly complex, but instead provide the simplest, most concise representation possible of the admittedly complex phenomena under investigation are valued as ___________________.

Understand the influence of European thought on Canadian sociology.

Recognize the importance of the staples thesis in Canadian sociology.

Understand Marx's focus on power and social structures.

Grasp the basics of symbolic interactionism.

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Definitions:

Germ Layer

One of the primary layers of cells (endoderm, mesoderm, ectoderm) in the early embryo that gives rise to all tissues and organs.

Ectoderm

The outermost layer of cells or tissue of an embryo in early development, giving rise to the outer layer of skin, central and peripheral nervous systems, eyes, inner ear, and many connective tissues.

Endoderm

In early embryonic development, the most internal cell or tissue layer that evolves into the lining of the digestive and respiratory systems.

Metencephalon

Second most posterior division of the embryonic brain; becomes the pons and cerebellum in the adult.