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Which disciplines are included in the field of social science according to the text?

  • Anthropology, archaeology, and economics
  • Human geography, linguistics, and management science
  • Communication science, political science, and sociology
  • All of the above (correct)

    • What distinguishes positivist social scientists from interpretivist or speculative social scientists?

  • Use of methods resembling those used in the natural sciences (correct)
  • Use of social critique or symbolic interpretation
  • Reliance on empirically falsifiable theories
  • Preference for qualitative research over quantitative research

    • When did the history of the social sciences begin?

  • In the 20th century
  • Before the Age of Enlightenment
  • After 1650 in the Age of Enlightenment (correct)
  • During the Industrial Revolution

    • What characterizes modern academic practice in social research?

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    What was the original 'science of society' established in the 18th century?

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