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What is social science?

Social science is a branch of science dedicated to studying societies and the relationships among individuals within those societies.

What academic disciplines does social science encompass?

Social science encompasses academic disciplines such as anthropology, archaeology, economics, human geography, linguistics, management science, communication science, and political science.

How do positivist social scientists approach the study of society?

Positivist social scientists use methods resembling those of the natural sciences to understand society, defining science in its stricter modern sense.

How do interpretivist social scientists differ from positivist social scientists?

<p>Interpretivist social scientists may use social critique or symbolic interpretation rather than constructing empirically falsifiable theories and treat science in its broader sense.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do modern academic researchers typically approach their work?

<p>In modern academic practice, researchers are often eclectic, using multiple methodologies and approaches in their work.</p> Signup and view all the answers