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Which disciplines are included in the field of social science according to the text?
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?
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?
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?
What characterizes modern academic practice in social 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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