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What is the primary focus of study in the social sciences?
What is the primary focus of study in the social sciences?
- The physical properties of matter and energy.
- The laws governing the natural world.
- The structures and dynamics of human societies. (correct)
- The empirical study of natural phenomena.
Which of the following best describes a key characteristic of natural science?
Which of the following best describes a key characteristic of natural science?
- Reliance on empirical evidence from observation and experimentation. (correct)
- Focus on the cultural and symbolic aspects of society.
- Emphasis on subjective interpretations of human actions.
- Exploration of interpersonal relationships within societies.
How does the social sciences differ from the natural sciences in their approach to knowledge?
How does the social sciences differ from the natural sciences in their approach to knowledge?
- Social sciences investigate the physical world while natural sciences focus on human behavior
- Social sciences are based on laws of nature while natural sciences are based on human behavior
- Social sciences use empirical evidence while natural sciences use social interactions
- Social sciences examines interactions, while natural sciences observes phenomena. (correct)
What process is employed in natural sciences to ensure the validity of findings?
What process is employed in natural sciences to ensure the validity of findings?
A key focus of social science is understanding which of the following?
A key focus of social science is understanding which of the following?
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Natural Science
Natural Science
A branch of science that examines the physical world, its laws, and phenomena.
Social Science
Social Science
This field investigates human societies, their structures, and how individuals interact within them.
Social Science
Social Science
Social Science is a branch of science that focuses on individuals' interactions with each other, their cultural development, and their influence on the world.
Natural Science
Natural Science
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Natural vs Social Science
Natural vs Social Science
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Study Notes
Disciplines and Ideas in the Social Sciences
- This course introduces fundamental concepts, subjects, and investigative methods within social sciences.
- It delves into the thought processes of influential thinkers and their ideas.
- The course connects these ideas to contemporary global trends and the context of the Philippines.
Natural and Social Sciences
- Natural Science: A branch of science focusing on the physical world. Its knowledge is grounded in natural laws and the physical world itself.
- Natural Science is concerned with understanding, predicting and describing natural events. This is done through observation and experimentation, using empirical evidence.
- Social Science: This branch of science is concerned with the study of societies and the relationships among individuals within these societies. It examines the functioning of institutions in human society and interpersonal relationships between individuals as members of a society. It also encompasses the sociocultural aspects of human behavior and how people interact, behave, develop as cultures, and affect the world around them.
Branches of Natural Science
- Earth Science (Geology, Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Meteorology, Zoology)
- Life Science (Anatomy, Environmental Biology, Genetics, Pathology, Zoology)
- Physical Science (Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy)
Branches of Social Science
- Anthropology
- History
- Archaeology
- Human Geography
- Economics
- Law
- Development Studies
- Education
- Criminology
- Political Science
- Translation Studies
- Media Studies
- Business and Management
- Philosophy
- Health
- International Relations
- Linguistics
- Cultural Studies
- Sociology
- Psychology
Natural Science vs Social Science: Similarities
- Both utilize the scientific method for information gathering.
- Both rely on empirical, measurable evidence discernible by the senses.
- Both can develop theories that can be tested to produce general statements and positions.
Natural Science vs Social Science: Differences
- Natural Science: Started in the 16th and 17th centuries, involves study of objective elements, characterized by exactness, controlled variables, and predictability. Relies on experimental data, conventional laboratory experiments, and operates within a closed system.
- Social Science: Developed about 300 years after natural science, focused on studying subjective elements including people, human behavior, emotions and experiences. It is characterized by spontaneity, unpredictability, and uncontrollability. Relies on experiential data, observation, interaction among people within a community, and operates within an open system.
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