In geometry, a prism is a three-dimensional shape that has two bases that are parallel and the same size and shape. The prism's sides are all parallelograms. A classic pup tent is a triangular prism. In optics, a prism is a piece of glass, quartz, plastic, or other material that can be used to refract light. A typical prism is triangular in shape, and when white light (like sunlight) is shown through it, the prism breaks the light into separate colors and displays it as a rainbow (color spectrum).
The list of sociologists and their contributions include Auguste  Comte who was the founder of positivism and invented the term  'sociology', Emile Durkheim who maintained tâ¦he existence of social  facts and Karl Marx who maintained that conflict exists between  different classes in society.
A researcher engaged in direct observation gathers data by watching the subjects, either humans or animals, in their natural setting. Social scientists studying human behavior can observe the action occurring in homes or workplaces, depending on what aspect of behavior they are studying.