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Positivist social scientists use methods resembling those of the natural sciences to understand society by applying empirical and quantifiable research methods, seeking to establish causal relationships and generalizable patterns in society.

Interpretivist social scientists treat science in its broader sense by using social critique or symbolic interpretation rather than constructing empirically falsifiable theories, allowing for a wider range of methodologies and interpretations. This differs from the stricter modern sense of science, which focuses on empirical falsifiability and generalizable patterns.

The term 'social science' has evolved to encompass a wide array of academic disciplines, including anthropology, archaeology, economics, human geography, linguistics, management science, communication science, and political science, in addition to sociology. Researchers in modern academic practice often use multiple methodologies and are eclectic in their approach.

<p>The original 'science of society' referred specifically to the field of sociology, whereas the modern interdisciplinary field of social science encompasses a wider range of academic disciplines, including anthropology, economics, human geography, linguistics, management science, communication science, and political science.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Interpretivist social scientists may use social critique or symbolic interpretation rather than constructing empirically falsifiable theories. Their approach allows for a broader understanding of society, embracing a wider range of methodologies and interpretations, in contrast to the more empirical and quantifiable methods used by positivist social scientists.</p> Signup and view all the answers