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Which disciplines are encompassed by social science?
Which disciplines are encompassed by social science?
- Sociology, anthropology, economics (correct)
- Medicine, engineering, computer science
- Literature, fine arts, music
- Biology, chemistry, physics
What methods do positivist social scientists use for understanding societies?
What methods do positivist social scientists use for understanding societies?
- Methods based on historical analysis
- Methods resembling those used in the natural sciences (correct)
- Methods based on speculation and interpretation
- Methods unique to social sciences
When did the history of the social sciences begin?
When did the history of the social sciences begin?
- In the Age of Enlightenment after 1650 (correct)
- In the Industrial Revolution
- During the Renaissance period
- In the Middle Ages
How do interpretivist social scientists approach their studies?
How do interpretivist social scientists approach their studies?
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What characterizes modern academic practice in social research?
What characterizes modern academic practice in social research?
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