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Which academic discipline is considered part of social science?
Which academic discipline is considered part of social science?
- Linguistics (correct)
- Astronomy
- Physics
- Botany
What distinguishes positivist social scientists from interpretivist social scientists?
What distinguishes positivist social scientists from interpretivist social scientists?
- Emphasis on qualitative research methods
- Reliance on social critique and symbolic interpretation
- Use of methods resembling those of the natural sciences (correct)
- Focus on historical analysis
What is the original 'science of society' established in the 19th century?
What is the original 'science of society' established in the 19th century?
- Political Science
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Sociology (correct)
In addition to sociology, what other academic discipline is now encompassed by social science?
In addition to sociology, what other academic discipline is now encompassed by social science?
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What characterizes modern academic practice in social science research?
What characterizes modern academic practice in social science research?
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