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What is the principle of knowledge being derived from direct experience or controlled observation called?

  • Empiricism (correct)
  • Pragmatism
  • Subjectivism
  • Rationalism

Which of the following is not one of the 3 principles of science mentioned in the text?

  • Empiricism
  • Ethical Neutrality
  • Rationalism (correct)
  • Objectivity

What is the mindset that allows individuals to understand the larger historical scene in terms of its meaning for the inner life and the external career of a variety of individuals?

  • Historical Consciousness
  • Social Perception
  • Sociological Imagination (correct)
  • Cultural Awareness

What is the study dealing with a body of 'truths' or 'facts' systematically arranged and showing the operations of general 'laws' called?

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What is the principle of impartiality towards any individual or group and their personal interests called?

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What is the study dealing with a body of 'truths' or 'facts' systematically arranged and showing the operations of general 'laws' called?

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What principle refers to knowledge being derived from direct experience or controlled observation?

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Which principle involves impartiality towards any individual or group and their personal interests?

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What is the mindset that allows individuals to understand the larger historical scene in terms of its meaning for the inner life and the external career of a variety of individuals?

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What are the patterns of social actions studied by meso- or middle-range theories?

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Study Notes

Principles of Science

  • The principle of knowledge being derived from direct experience or controlled observation is called Empiricism.
  • The three principles of science mentioned in the text are Empiricism, Objectivity, and Historicism.

Objectivity

  • The principle of impartiality towards any individual or group and their personal interests is called Objectivity.

Historicism

  • The mindset that allows individuals to understand the larger historical scene in terms of its meaning for the inner life and the external career of a variety of individuals is called Historicism.

Study of 'Truths' or 'Facts'

  • The study dealing with a body of 'truths' or 'facts' systematically arranged and showing the operations of general 'laws' is called Science.

Meso- or Middle-Range Theories

  • Meso- or middle-range theories study patterns of social actions.

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