Podcast
Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Questions and Answers
Which disciplines are encompassed by social science?
Which disciplines are encompassed by social science?
- Physics and Astronomy
- Geology and Meteorology
- Biology and Chemistry
- Anthropology and Economics (correct)
How do positivist social scientists define science?
How do positivist social scientists define science?
- By combining both quantitative and qualitative research methods
- By focusing on historical analysis and interpretation
- In a stricter modern sense, using methods resembling those used in the natural sciences (correct)
- In a broader sense, using social critique and symbolic interpretation
When did the history of the social sciences begin?
When did the history of the social sciences begin?
- In the 20th century
- During the Industrial Revolution
- After 1650, in the Age of Enlightenment (correct)
- Before the Age of Enlightenment
What characterizes modern academic practice in social science research?
What characterizes modern academic practice in social science research?
Signup and view all the answers
What did the Age of Enlightenment bring to the understanding of what was scientific?
What did the Age of Enlightenment bring to the understanding of what was scientific?
Signup and view all the answers
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
