Explain What Leads Sanday (Cited in Vankatesh,2003)to Ask the Question

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Essay

Explain what leads Sanday (cited in Vankatesh,2003)to ask the question of why fraternities are not considered to be "gangs." Then discuss your opinion of whether there is a meaningful difference between fraternities and gangs.

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Definitions:

Reliability

The degree to which an assessment tool produces stable and consistent results across multiple occasions and observers.

Factor Analytic

A method used in statistics and psychology to describe variability among observed, correlated variables in terms of a potentially lower number of unobserved variables called factors.

Rational

Based on logic or reason; capable of coherent thought processes and sound judgment.

Empirical

Based on observation or experiment rather than theory or logic, used in contexts where knowledge is derived from empirical evidence.