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Which academic discipline was formerly used to refer to the field of sociology?
Which academic discipline was formerly used to refer to the field of sociology?
- Archaeology
- Anthropology (correct)
- Economics
- Linguistics
What do positivist social scientists use as tools for understanding society?
What do positivist social scientists use as tools for understanding society?
- Social critique
- Methods resembling those of the natural sciences (correct)
- Empirically falsifiable theories
- Symbolic interpretation
In addition to sociology, social science now encompasses a wide array of academic disciplines. Which one of the following is NOT one of these disciplines?
In addition to sociology, social science now encompasses a wide array of academic disciplines. Which one of the following is NOT one of these disciplines?
- Management science
- Human geography
- Political science
- Criminology (correct)
Which type of social scientists may use social critique or symbolic interpretation rather than constructing empirically falsifiable theories?
Which type of social scientists may use social critique or symbolic interpretation rather than constructing empirically falsifiable theories?
In modern academic practice, what are researchers often in terms of methodologies?
In modern academic practice, what are researchers often in terms of methodologies?
What is social science?
What is social science?
What does an academic discipline entail?
What does an academic discipline entail?
Which of the following is an example of a discipline incorporated within social science?
Which of the following is an example of a discipline incorporated within social science?
What is the primary focus of social science?
What is the primary focus of social science?
What does social science encompass?
What does social science encompass?
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Sociology and Social Science
- The field of sociology was formerly referred to as "social science" or "moral science".
- Positivist social scientists use empirical methods and statistical analysis as tools for understanding society.
Social Science Disciplines
- Social science encompasses a wide array of academic disciplines, including but not limited to anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, and psychology.
- Philosophy is NOT one of the disciplines encompassed by social science.
Methodologies and Approaches
- Social scientists may employ various methodologies, including empiricism, social critique, and symbolic interpretation.
- Interpretivist social scientists may use social critique or symbolic interpretation rather than constructing empirically falsifiable theories.
Research and Focus
- Researchers are often eclectic in terms of methodologies, combining different approaches to understand social phenomena.
- The primary focus of social science is to understand human behavior, relationships, and institutions.
Discipline and Scope
- An academic discipline involves a specific systematic approach to studying a particular domain of knowledge.
- Social science encompasses various disciplines that study human behavior, relationships, and institutions at individual, group, and societal levels.
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