5 Questions
Which academic discipline is considered one of the branches of social science?
Anthropology
What method do positivist social scientists use for understanding societies?
Methods resembling those used in the natural sciences
When did the history of the social sciences begin?
After 1650, in the Age of Enlightenment
What do interpretivist or speculative social scientists use for constructing theories?
Social critique or symbolic interpretation
How do modern academic researchers often conduct their studies?
By using multiple methodologies, such as combining quantitative and qualitative research
Test your knowledge of social science with this quiz! Explore various academic disciplines such as sociology, anthropology, and archaeology. Challenge yourself with questions about the study of societies, relationships among individuals, and the historical development of this diverse field.
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