Difference Between Social Science and Natural Science
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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?

  • Political Science
  • Anthropology
  • Linguistics
  • Astronomy (correct)

    • 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?

    <p>Natural sciences and social sciences are equally scientific</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason it is easier to conduct experiments in natural science compared to social science?

    <p>Natural science experiments are generally devoid of moral and ethical issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of natural science?

    <p>Understanding the physical and natural world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientific approach uses the scientific method to gather empirical evidence?

    <p>Natural Science</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary emphasis of social science?

    <p>Studying human behavior, society, and culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is commonly used by social science researchers to collect data?

    <p>Observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between natural science and social science?

    <p>Natural science studies the physical world, while social science studies human behavior and society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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