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What are the academic disciplines encompassed by social science?
What are the academic disciplines encompassed by social science?
Anthropology, archaeology, economics, human geography, linguistics, management science, communication science, and political science.
How do positivist social scientists approach the study of societies?
How do positivist social scientists approach the study of societies?
They use methods resembling those used in the natural sciences as tools for understanding societies, and define science in its stricter modern sense.
In what ways do interpretivist social scientists differ from positivist social scientists?
In what ways do interpretivist social scientists differ from positivist social scientists?
Interpretivist social scientists may use social critique or symbolic interpretation rather than constructing empirically falsifiable theories, and thus treat science in its broader sense.
What was the original 'science of society' established in the 18th century?
What was the original 'science of society' established in the 18th century?
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How do modern academic researchers often conduct their studies?
How do modern academic researchers often conduct their studies?
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