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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?
- Anthropology (correct)
- Linguistics
- Economics
- Archaeology
Which method do positivist social scientists use for understanding society?
Which method do positivist social scientists use for understanding society?
- Constructing empirically falsifiable theories
- Symbolic interpretation
- Methods resembling those of the natural sciences (correct)
- Social critique
In addition to sociology, social science now encompasses a wide array of academic disciplines, excluding which of the following?
In addition to sociology, social science now encompasses a wide array of academic disciplines, excluding which of the following?
- Philosophy (correct)
- Human geography
- Political science
- Management science
Which approach do interpretivist social scientists use, contrasting with positivist social scientists?
Which approach do interpretivist social scientists use, contrasting with positivist social scientists?
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In modern academic practice, researchers often use multiple methodologies, combining both positivist and interpretivist approaches. Which academic discipline is known for this eclectic approach?
In modern academic practice, researchers often use multiple methodologies, combining both positivist and interpretivist approaches. Which academic discipline is known for this eclectic approach?
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