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Which branch of science is devoted to the study of societies and the relationships among individuals within those societies?
Which branch of science is devoted to the study of societies and the relationships among individuals within those societies?
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Social science (correct)
Which academic discipline is NOT encompassed by social science?
Which academic discipline is NOT encompassed by social science?
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Psychology (correct)
- Political science
Which social scientists use methods resembling those of the natural sciences as tools for understanding society?
Which social scientists use methods resembling those of the natural sciences as tools for understanding society?
- Linguists
- Interpretivist social scientists
- Anthropologists
- Positivist social scientists (correct)
Which academic discipline was the original 'science of society' established in the 19th century?
Which academic discipline was the original 'science of society' established in the 19th century?
Which term is used to refer to social scientists who may use social critique or symbolic interpretation rather than constructing empirically falsifiable theories?
Which term is used to refer to social scientists who may use social critique or symbolic interpretation rather than constructing empirically falsifiable theories?
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Social Science Definition
Social Science Definition
The study of societies and relationships among people.
Positivist Social Science
Positivist Social Science
Social science using methods like natural sciences to study society.
Interpretivist Social Scientist
Interpretivist Social Scientist
Social scientists who analyze meaning rather than strict, testable theories.
Sociology's Role
Sociology's Role
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Social Science Example
Social Science Example
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