5 Questions
What is the term 'social science' formerly used to refer to?
The field of sociology
Which academic discipline was NOT listed as part of the wide array of disciplines now encompassed by social science?
Biology
How do positivist social scientists define science?
Using methods resembling those used in the natural sciences as tools for understanding societies
What revolution occurred within natural philosophy in the Age of Enlightenment?
Revolution in the basic framework of scientific understanding
What type of approach may interpretivist or speculative social scientists use?
Social critique or symbolic interpretation
Study Notes
Social Science
- The term 'social science' was formerly used to refer to philosophy.
- Social science encompasses a wide array of disciplines, but theology was not listed as one of them.
Definition of Science
- Positivist social scientists define science as a systematic method of observation and experimentation to develop and test hypotheses.
Age of Enlightenment
- The Scientific Revolution occurred within natural philosophy in the Age of Enlightenment.
Research Approach
- Interpretivist or speculative social scientists may use a qualitative approach, which involves in-depth, subjective analysis and interpretation of data.
This quiz will test your knowledge of social science, which encompasses various disciplines such as sociology, anthropology, economics, and political science. It explores the study of societies and relationships among individuals within those societies.
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