Quiz: Debates on Sociology as a Science
AQA A-level Sociology (7192)
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Building on what you've learned about sociological research methods, let's explore the debates surrounding whether Sociology can be considered a science!
Which of the following is a key feature of science?
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Which of the following are arguments in favour of Sociology as a science? (Select all that apply)
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Positivists argue that Sociology can be scientific because it studies {{blank0}} and uses {{blank1}} methods.
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Which sociologist is associated with the concept of 'social facts'?
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Which of the following are critiques of Sociology as a science? (Select all that apply)
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Unlike Positivists, Interpretivists emphasise {{blank0}} methods to understand {{blank1}} meanings.
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