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What is social science?
What is social science?
Social science is a branch of science devoted to the study of societies and the relationships among individuals within those societies. It encompasses various academic disciplines including sociology, anthropology, archaeology, economics, human geography, linguistics, management science, communication science, and political science.
What are the two approaches used by social scientists?
What are the two approaches used by social scientists?
Positivist social scientists use methods resembling those used in the natural sciences for understanding societies, while interpretivist or speculative social scientists may use social critique or symbolic interpretation rather than constructing empirically falsifiable theories.
How do modern academic researchers approach their studies?
How do modern academic researchers approach their studies?
Modern academic researchers are often eclectic, using multiple methodologies, such as combining both quantitative and qualitative research.
When did the history of the social sciences begin?
When did the history of the social sciences begin?
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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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