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Which academic discipline was originally referred to as the 'science of society' in the 19th century?

  • Political science
  • Economics
  • Anthropology
  • Sociology (correct)
  • Which social science discipline may use social critique or symbolic interpretation rather than constructing empirically falsifiable theories?

  • Linguistics
  • Interpretivist social science (correct)
  • Political science
  • Economics
  • Which type of social scientists define science in its stricter modern sense and use methods resembling those of the natural sciences?

  • Anthropologists
  • Positivist social scientists (correct)
  • Management scientists
  • Linguists
  • In modern academic practice, what do researchers often do in terms of methodologies?

    <p>They are often eclectic, using multiple methodologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which academic discipline is considered part of social science and focuses on the study of human geography?

    <p>Human geography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Social Science Disciplines

    • Sociology was originally referred to as the 'science of society' in the 19th century.
    • The social science discipline that may use social critique or symbolic interpretation rather than constructing empirically falsifiable theories is sociology.
    • Positivist social scientists define science in its stricter modern sense and use methods resembling those of the natural sciences.

    Research Methodologies

    • In modern academic practice, researchers often combine methodologies, blending qualitative and quantitative approaches.

    Geographic Focus

    • Human geography is an academic discipline that focuses on the study of human geography and is considered part of social science.

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    Test your knowledge of social science with this quiz! Explore questions covering sociology, anthropology, archaeology, and more. Challenge yourself and learn about the study of societies and human relationships.

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