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What distinguishes sociology from other social sciences?
What distinguishes sociology from other social sciences?
Which of the following statements about social science is true?
Which of the following statements about social science is true?
What is a key goal for students thinking like a social scientist?
What is a key goal for students thinking like a social scientist?
Which of the following actions demonstrates effective collaboration in social science research?
Which of the following actions demonstrates effective collaboration in social science research?
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What does it mean to think like a social scientist?
What does it mean to think like a social scientist?
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Which type of question would a psychologist most likely ask during research?
Which type of question would a psychologist most likely ask during research?
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What is an important skill needed to think like a social scientist regarding research?
What is an important skill needed to think like a social scientist regarding research?
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Study Notes
Social Science Overview
- Social science studies human behavior.
- It relies on research, analysis, and is observable and measurable.
- Social science differs from natural science. Natural science studies the physical and natural world, often using observation and experiment. Social science focuses on human society and how it's organized.
- Social science examines how people behave and interact, looking at motivations, actions, and how interactions influence identity.
Branches of Social Science
- Economics
- Political Science
- Gender Studies
- Women's Studies
- History
- Religion
- Human Geography
- Family Studies
- Anthropology
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Linguistics
- Criminology
- Law
- Development Studies
- Cultural Studies
Key Questions in Social Science
- What motivates behavior and ways of thinking?
- Why do people act the way they do?
- How do interactions influence identity?
- How does society improve by learning about human behavior?
Defining Key Disciplines
- Anthropology: The study of people and their culture.
- Psychology: The study of behavior and mental processes.
- Sociology: The study of society, social interactions, and everyday life.
Class Discussion Points
- The slides highlighted key questions concerning human behavior and interaction, and how they inform various social disciplines.
Assignment Instructions
- Consider how society improves by understanding human behavior across different areas like healthcare, medicine, education, economy, families, relationships, and more.
- Research social science and draw conclusions about the benefits to society's advancement in different areas.
- Submit your findings in the HUB.
- Take into account the specific factors of health care, medicine, education, and economy when drawing conclusions about how understanding human behavior benefits society.
- Relationships among people are also an important aspect to consider.
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Explore the diverse fields within social science and understand the key questions driving human behavior and interaction. This quiz covers major branches like sociology, psychology, and anthropology while differentiating social science from natural science.
