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Which approach may interpretivist social scientists use instead of constructing empirically falsifiable theories?
Which approach may interpretivist social scientists use instead of constructing empirically falsifiable theories?
Which academic discipline is considered as the original 'science of society'?
Which academic discipline is considered as the original 'science of society'?
In modern academic practice, researchers often use multiple methodologies by combining which two approaches?
In modern academic practice, researchers often use multiple methodologies by combining which two approaches?
Positivist social scientists use methods that resemble which other field of study?
Positivist social scientists use methods that resemble which other field of study?
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Which academic discipline is considered as the 'science of space and place'?
Which academic discipline is considered as the 'science of space and place'?
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Study Notes
Research Approaches in Social Science
- Interpretivist social scientists may use an alternative approach that does not involve constructing empirically falsifiable theories.
Roots of Social Science
- Sociology is considered the original 'science of society'.
Mixed Methodologies
- Modern researchers often combine qualitative and quantitative approaches in their research.
Positivist Research Methods
- Positivist social scientists use methods that resemble those used in natural sciences.
Geography
- Geography is considered the 'science of space and place'.
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Test your knowledge of social science with this quiz covering sociology, anthropology, archaeology, and more. Explore the relationships and dynamics within societies while learning about the diverse disciplines that make up the field of social science.
