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Problem: What does it mean to think like a sociologist? Who coined the term "sociological imagination", and what does it mean? Outline the differences between the inductive and deductive methods of research. Give examples of both a quantitative research project and a qualitative research project. Give examples of both material and nonmaterial culture, and how they both reflect the norms of a society. Describe the nature vs. nurture argument using feral children as an example. How does socialization through primary agents prepare us to be productive members of society? Describe role conflict and role strain. What's an example of role strain that you have personally experienced? Describe how your primary and secondary groups have changed throughout your lifetime. How do you anticipate them changing in the future, and what does that mean for your own social networking? Explain what happens as a society transitions from mechanical to organic solidarity. Explain how sociologists define deviance. How have you personally deviated in your lifetime? Outline the theory of one theorist you have learned about in our class so far. How can you apply this theory to a current social issue?