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Which academic discipline was the original 'science of society' in the 19th century?
Which academic discipline was the original 'science of society' in the 19th century?
- Economics
- Sociology (correct)
- Political science
- Anthropology
Which method do positivist social scientists use for understanding society?
Which method do positivist social scientists use for understanding society?
- Constructing empirically falsifiable theories
- Combining multiple methodologies
- Methods resembling those of the natural sciences (correct)
- Social critique and symbolic interpretation
In addition to sociology, which academic discipline does social science now encompass?
In addition to sociology, which academic discipline does social science now encompass?
- Anthropology (correct)
- Management science
- Human geography
- Linguistics
What do interpretivist social scientists use for understanding society?
What do interpretivist social scientists use for understanding society?
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What is a common practice among modern academic researchers in terms of methodologies?
What is a common practice among modern academic researchers in terms of methodologies?
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