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Which of the following academic disciplines is NOT encompassed by social science?
Which of the following academic disciplines is NOT encompassed by social science?
- Linguistics
- Anthropology
- Biology (correct)
- Economics
What distinguishes positivist social scientists from interpretivist or speculative social scientists?
What distinguishes positivist social scientists from interpretivist or speculative social scientists?
- Focus on natural sciences methods
- Utilization of multiple methodologies
- Use of empirically falsifiable theories (correct)
- Reliance on social critique and symbolic interpretation
When did the history of the social sciences begin?
When did the history of the social sciences begin?
- Before the Age of Enlightenment
- During the Industrial Revolution
- After 1650, in the Age of Enlightenment (correct)
- In the 19th century
What characterizes modern academic practice in social sciences research?
What characterizes modern academic practice in social sciences research?
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What was the original 'science of society' established in the 18th century?
What was the original 'science of society' established in the 18th century?
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