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What are the academic disciplines included in the field of social science?
anthropology, archaeology, economics, human geography, linguistics, management science, communication science, and political science
What methods do positivist social scientists use for understanding society?
methods resembling those of the natural sciences
How do interpretivist social scientists differ in their approach to defining science?
may use social critique or symbolic interpretation rather than constructing empirically falsifiable theories
What was the original 'science of society' established in the 18th century?
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How do modern academic researchers often approach their research in social science?
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