Practice Positivism And Scientific Approach (1.3.2) - Origin and Development of Sociology and Anthropology

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Question 1.
What does positivism advocate for in the study of society?
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Think about how scientists study natural phenomena.
Question 2.
Who is considered the father of sociology?
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His last name starts with a 'C'.
3Question 3.
What does positivism advocate for in social research?
- Anecdotal evidence
- Empirical evidence
- Personal opinions
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What type of evidence do scientists depend on?
4Question 4.
True or False: Auguste Comte believed that sociology should not be scientifically based.
- True
- False
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Think about what Comte is known for.
Question 5.
Discuss the role of quantitative research methods in the context of positivism and provide real-world examples.
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Think of statistics you might find on a government website.
Question 6.
Examine the limitations of positivism in sociology and suggest alternative approaches.
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Consider what aspects of human experience might be missed with only numerical data.

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