Social Science: Branches and Disciplines

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Which century saw the establishment of sociology as the original 'science of society'?

  • 19th century
  • 20th century
  • 17th century
  • 18th century (correct)

Which academic discipline is not mentioned as part of the wide array encompassed by social science?

  • Anthropology
  • Linguistics
  • Political science
  • Biology (correct)

What distinguishes positivist social scientists from interpretivist or speculative social scientists?

  • Use of social critique
  • Use of symbolic interpretation
  • Use of empirical falsifiable theories (correct)
  • Use of multiple methodologies

When did the history of the social sciences begin?

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What is a common practice among modern researchers in social sciences?

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