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Which century saw the establishment of sociology as the original 'science of society'?
Which century saw the establishment of sociology as the original 'science of society'?
- 17th century
- 18th century (correct)
- 20th century
- 19th century
Which of the following is not a branch encompassed by social science?
Which of the following is not a branch encompassed by social science?
- Political science
- Economics
- Biology (correct)
- Anthropology
What methods do positivist social scientists use for understanding societies?
What methods do positivist social scientists use for understanding societies?
- Speculative theories
- Social critique
- Symbolic interpretation
- Empirically falsifiable theories (correct)
When did the history of the social sciences begin?
When did the history of the social sciences begin?
What characterizes modern academic practice in social research?
What characterizes modern academic practice in social research?