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Which academic discipline was formerly referred to as the original 'science of society'?
Which academic discipline was formerly referred to as the original 'science of society'?
- Political science
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Sociology (correct)
What do positivist social scientists use as tools for understanding societies?
What do positivist social scientists use as tools for understanding societies?
- Symbolic interpretation
- Social critique
- Methods resembling those used in the natural sciences (correct)
- Empirically falsifiable theories
In modern academic practice, what approach do researchers often adopt by combining both quantitative and qualitative research?
In modern academic practice, what approach do researchers often adopt by combining both quantitative and qualitative research?
- Interpretivist
- Positivist
- Eclectic (correct)
- Speculative
When did the history of the social sciences begin?
When did the history of the social sciences begin?
What saw a revolution within natural philosophy, changing the basic framework by which individuals understood what was scientific?
What saw a revolution within natural philosophy, changing the basic framework by which individuals understood what was scientific?
Study Notes
Original Science of Society
- Sociology was formerly referred to as the original 'science of society'.
Tools of Positivist Social Scientists
- Positivist social scientists utilize empirical methods, including observation, experiments, and statistical analysis, for understanding societal structures and behaviors.
Mixed Methods Research
- Researchers often adopt a mixed-methods approach that integrates both quantitative and qualitative research to gain a comprehensive understanding of social phenomena.
Beginning of Social Sciences
- The history of social sciences began in the early 19th century, evolving as a distinct field of study from philosophy and other disciplines.
Revolution in Natural Philosophy
- The scientific revolution transformed natural philosophy, introducing a new epistemological framework that emphasized empirical evidence and systematic experimentation in understanding the natural world.
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Test your knowledge of social science with this engaging quiz! Explore topics such as sociology, anthropology, archaeology, and more. Challenge yourself with questions about the study of societies and human relationships.
