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Which academic discipline is included in the field of social science?
Which academic discipline is included in the field of social science?
Which method do positivist social scientists use for understanding societies?
Which method do positivist social scientists use for understanding societies?
What term was formerly used to refer to the field of sociology?
What term was formerly used to refer to the field of sociology?
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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In modern academic practice, researchers often use which types of methodologies?
In modern academic practice, researchers often use which types of methodologies?
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Which of the following is NOT included in the academic disciplines encompassed by social science?
Which of the following is NOT included in the academic disciplines encompassed by social science?
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What distinguishes Positivist social scientists from Interpretivist or speculative social scientists?
What distinguishes Positivist social scientists from Interpretivist or speculative social scientists?
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In what century was the original 'science of society', sociology, established?
In what century was the original 'science of society', sociology, established?
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What led to a revolution within natural philosophy in the Age of Enlightenment after 1650?
What led to a revolution within natural philosophy in the Age of Enlightenment after 1650?
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What term did the Age of Enlightenment bring about to refer to the field of sociology?
What term did the Age of Enlightenment bring about to refer to the field of sociology?
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