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Which of the following academic disciplines is NOT encompassed by social science?
Which of the following academic disciplines is NOT encompassed by social science?
- Linguistics
- Anthropology
- Biology (correct)
- Economics
What distinguishes positivist social scientists from interpretivist social scientists?
What distinguishes positivist social scientists from interpretivist social scientists?
- Use of social critique and symbolic interpretation
- Strict adherence to qualitative research methods
- Construction of empirically falsifiable theories (correct)
- Focus on natural sciences
In what period did the history of the social sciences begin?
In what period did the history of the social sciences begin?
- Industrial Revolution in the 18th century
- Renaissance in the 14th century
- Age of Enlightenment after 1650 (correct)
- Ancient Greece in the 5th century BC
What characterizes modern academic practice in social science research?
What characterizes modern academic practice in social science research?
What is the original 'science of society' established in the 18th century?
What is the original 'science of society' established in the 18th century?
What is Indian nationalism inclusive of, despite diverse backgrounds?
What is Indian nationalism inclusive of, despite diverse backgrounds?
When did Indian nationalism reach its post-independence peak?
When did Indian nationalism reach its post-independence peak?
Who spearheaded the Indian nationalist movement during the independence movement?
Who spearheaded the Indian nationalist movement during the independence movement?
What was the result of the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 and the Bangladesh Liberation War on Indian nationalism?
What was the result of the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 and the Bangladesh Liberation War on Indian nationalism?
What did Indian nationalism reflect opposition to, despite its decline?
What did Indian nationalism reflect opposition to, despite its decline?
