When Using Official Records Gathered Over a Period of Years

question 17

Multiple Choice

When using official records gathered over a period of years, evaluators must be wary of

• A) the inter-rater reliability of records.
• B) program participants who refuse to cooperate with the evaluation.
• C) threat to insecure program managers.
• D) changes in the definitions of the variables.

Distinguish between various modes of collective action, including protests, riots, and strikes.

Recognize the role of deprivation, economically and socially, in sparking collective action.

Understand the concept of resource mobilization and its role in sustaining social movements.

Analyze the impact of social control measures on the dynamics of protests and social movements.

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Definitions:

What Ought to Happen

refers to normative expectations or prescriptions for behavior and outcomes in societal or specific contexts.

Unequal Distribution

The uneven allocation or spread of resources, wealth, or opportunities among members of a society or between societies.

Limited Resources

Economic or physical assets that are in finite supply, requiring allocation and management to meet various needs and desires.

Positivist Theories

A school of thought in sociology and criminology that emphasizes the application of empirical, scientific methods to the study of social issues and crime.