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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?
When did the history of the social sciences begin?
When did the history of the social sciences begin?
Which academic discipline is considered as the original 'science of society'?
Which academic discipline is considered as the original 'science of society'?
What distinguishes interpretivist or speculative social scientists from positivist social scientists?
What distinguishes interpretivist or speculative social scientists from positivist social scientists?
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What method do positivist social scientists use for understanding societies?
What method do positivist social scientists use for understanding societies?
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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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Test your knowledge of the diverse academic disciplines within the field of social science, including sociology, anthropology, economics, and more.
