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Which of the following is NOT a branch of social science?
Which of the following is NOT a branch of social science?
- Economics
- Political Science
- Anthropology
- Chemistry (correct)
When did the history of the social sciences begin?
When did the history of the social sciences begin?
- In the 19th century
- In the 18th century
- After 1650 (correct)
- Before 1650
Which academic discipline is considered as the original 'science of society'?
Which academic discipline is considered as the original 'science of society'?
- Human geography
- Sociology (correct)
- Linguistics
- Management science
What distinguishes interpretivist or speculative social scientists from positivist social scientists?
What distinguishes interpretivist or speculative social scientists from positivist social scientists?
What method do positivist social scientists use for understanding societies?
What method do positivist social scientists use for understanding societies?
Flashcards
What are the social sciences?
What are the social sciences?
The academic study of human society and social relationships.
What is chemistry?
What is chemistry?
A branch of science that focuses on the study of matter and its properties.
When did the social sciences begin?
When did the social sciences begin?
The period after 1650 when the systematic study of society emerged.
What are positivist social scientists?
What are positivist social scientists?
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What are interpretivist social scientists?
What are interpretivist social scientists?
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Study Notes
Branches of Social Science
- Not every field falls under social science; example of a non-branch is natural sciences like physics or biology.
History of Social Sciences
- The history of social sciences began during the Enlightenment period in the 17th and 18th centuries, when scholars started to analyze society systematically.
Original Discipline of Social Sciences
- Sociology is considered the original "science of society," developed as a formal discipline in the 19th century.
Distinction Between Social Science Perspectives
- Interpretivist or speculative social scientists focus on understanding the subjective meanings and experiences of individuals, contrasting with a more objective approach.
- Positivist social scientists prioritize empirical data and observable phenomena, often employing quantitative methods.
Methods Used by Positivist Social Scientists
- Positivist social scientists utilize quantitative methods such as surveys, experiments, and statistical analysis to examine social phenomena and draw conclusions.
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