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On the use of definitions in sociology
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Different types of definitions may seem marginal to the sociological enterprise, but can be very useful; however, they can also lead to serious errors as mentioned in this paper, and examples of both are given in this article.Abstract:
Definitions may seem marginal to the sociological enterprise but can be very useful; however, they can also lead to serious errors. Examples of both are given in this article. Different types of de...read more
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Sociology of Science
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A tale of two cultures
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Tripartite guanxi: resolving kin and non-kin discontinuities in Chinese connections
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Operational Definitions Operationally Defined
Stuart C. Dodd,Ethel Shanas +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors define operational definitions to define the procedure for identifying or generating the definiendum and finding high reliability for the definition, i.e., a definition is operational to the extent that it specifies the procedure to identify or generate the definition and finds high reliability in the definition.
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On the definition of definition
TL;DR: The correlation of concepts, such as definition, term, discourse, and frame is discussed and a systematic definition of the term “definition” is given.
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Largest overhaul of scientific units since 1875 wins approval
TL;DR: The official metal kilogram relinquishes its role to constants, but won’t yet retire — and more changes to scientific units are set to come.