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What is the term 'social science' formerly used to refer to?
What is the term 'social science' formerly used to refer to?
Which academic discipline was NOT listed as part of the wide array of disciplines now encompassed by social science?
Which academic discipline was NOT listed as part of the wide array of disciplines now encompassed by social science?
How do positivist social scientists define science?
How do positivist social scientists define science?
What revolution occurred within natural philosophy in the Age of Enlightenment?
What revolution occurred within natural philosophy in the Age of Enlightenment?
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What type of approach may interpretivist or speculative social scientists use?
What type of approach may interpretivist or speculative social scientists use?
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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.
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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.
