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Quantitative data: those which are mainly expressed in
terms of numbers, percentages, rates to
measure size, magnitude, etc.


Quasi-groups: Collectivity of people which lack some of
the essential features of a social group.


Questionnaires: highly structured questions, used in
collecting usually quantitative information.


Radical feminism: A variant of feminist sociology that
advocates the fundamental need for societal
change.


Random sample: A technique wherein all members of a
population have equal chances of being included
in the study population.


Rational choice theory: This theory assumes that
individuals will operate in rational way and will
seek to benefit themselves in the life choices
they make


Repressive socialization: A type of mode of
socialization which is oriented towards gaining
obedience.

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