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What is social science?

Social science is the study of societies and the relationships among individuals within those societies.

What disciplines are included in social science?

Social science encompasses disciplines such as sociology, anthropology, economics, human geography, linguistics, management science, communication science, and political science.

How do positivist social scientists approach their research?

Positivist social scientists use methods similar to those used in the natural sciences to understand societies.

How do interpretivist or speculative social scientists approach their research?

<p>Interpretivist or speculative social scientists may use social critique or symbolic interpretation instead of constructing empirically falsifiable theories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the history of the social sciences?

<p>The history of the social sciences began in the Age of Enlightenment and saw a revolution in natural philosophy, changing the framework of scientific understanding.</p> Signup and view all the answers