Category: C

In research, conditions that make an effect more likely to occur but are neither necessary nor sufficient to cause it to appear, contingent condition.  

In research, cases that are sufficiently beyond the boundaries of a term that they help delineate its boundary. Used in conceptual analysis to help establish defining characteristics of a term.    

In sociology, a cultural group whose behavior, norms, and beliefs are contradictory to the larger, established culture.  

A marriage in which the partners agree to periodically renew their marriage agreement, adding and subtracting from it or keeping it as it is.  

The official appointed by the sponsoring agency who is responsible for business management aspects of a particular contract.  

In education, an agreement between the teacher and a learner stipulating the nature of an assignment, when it is to be completed, and how it will be evaluated, contingency contracting.  

In law, an action brought to enforce rights under a contract.    

A spermicide filled disposable sponge worn at the cervix to prevent pregnancy. A piece of synthetic sponge impregnated with spermicide, which is inserted into the vagina before intercourse. A sponge impregnated with a spermicide. It is used intravaginally during sexual intercourse as a method of contraception. A soft, disposable polyurethane object that serves as a…

A cream applied to the vagina prior to intercourse that contains a spermicide that kills sperm on contact. A water-soluble cream introduced into the vagina before intercourse to decrease the likelihood of conception. It is impregnated with spermicide. Like contraceptive foams, films, and gels, spermicide-laden contraceptive creams may cause transient vaginal ulceration or epithelial damage.…

Methods used to prevent the sperm from entering the ovum or to prevent the ovum from maturing. There are five general techniques used: (a) mechanical devices including the condom and diaphragm; (b) chemicals used in the form of foams, creams, and jellies called spermicides; (c) hormones, for example, the pill; (d) surgical procedures, for example,…