Quiz: Can Sociology of Education Be Scientific?
AQA A-level Sociology (7192)
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Building on what you've learned about sociological theories and methods, let's explore whether Sociology of Education can be considered scientific!
Which perspective argues that Sociology can and should be scientific?
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Which features are common in scientific research? (Select all that apply)
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Positivists argue that Sociology can be scientific because it studies social {{blank0}} and uses {{blank1}} methods.
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What do Interpretivists argue about Sociology being scientific?
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Which methods might be used by sociologists who reject scientific approaches? (Select all that apply)
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Which sociological perspective is most likely to reject the idea that Sociology can be scientific?
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Scientific methods in Sociology aim for reliability, objectivity, and {{blank0}}.
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What is a limitation of using scientific methods in Sociology?
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