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What is the main purpose of social science?
What is the main purpose of social science?
- To study human behavior and social relationships (correct)
- To study the natural world
- To study the history of civilizations
- To develop new technologies
Which of the following is NOT a major discipline within social science?
Which of the following is NOT a major discipline within social science?
- Political Science
- Anthropology
- Linguistics
- Astronomy (correct)
How do social scientists differ from natural scientists in their approach to research?
How do social scientists differ from natural scientists in their approach to research?
- Social scientists focus more on testing hypotheses
- Social scientists are less concerned with ethical issues
- Social scientists rely more on controlled experiments
- Social scientists have a more descriptive and experiential approach (correct)
Which of the following statements about the relationship between natural sciences and social sciences is true?
Which of the following statements about the relationship between natural sciences and social sciences is true?
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What is the main reason it is easier to conduct experiments in natural science compared to social science?
What is the main reason it is easier to conduct experiments in natural science compared to social science?
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What is the primary focus of natural science?
What is the primary focus of natural science?
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Which scientific approach uses the scientific method to gather empirical evidence?
Which scientific approach uses the scientific method to gather empirical evidence?
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What is the primary emphasis of social science?
What is the primary emphasis of social science?
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Which method is commonly used by social science researchers to collect data?
Which method is commonly used by social science researchers to collect data?
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What is the key difference between natural science and social science?
What is the key difference between natural science and social science?
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