Understanding Social Science

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What does the term 'Social Science' refer to in general?

  • A specific science of society established in 19th-century sociology
  • A variety of sub-disciplines outside natural sciences (correct)
  • A single discipline
  • The study of biological systems

Which field is commonly considered a part of Social Science?

  • History (correct)
  • Astronomy
  • Biology
  • Chemistry

What is the primary focus of Social Science as described in the text?

  • Exploration of celestial bodies
  • Understanding society and human behavior (correct)
  • Study of natural phenomena
  • Investigation of plant species

Which characteristic distinguishes Social Sciences as science based on the text?

<p>Empirical evidence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of studying Social Sciences according to the text?

<p>Prediction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are Generalization and Prediction important in Social Sciences?

<p>To establish scientific validity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the Social Sciences emphasized in the text?

<p>Testing with evidence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do the Social Sciences resemble the Natural Sciences based on the text?

<p>By employing the scientific method (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term best characterizes the methodology used in studying Social Sciences as described in the text?

<p>Systematic study (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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