13.1 - The Nature of Knowledge in Social Sciences
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Practice Questions
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What does 'interpretative' mean in the context of social sciences?
💡 Hint: Think about how people perceive situations differently.
Why is context important in social sciences?
💡 Hint: Consider different cultures and histories.
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What characteristic of social science knowledge deals with subjective experiences?
💡 Hint: Think about how different people view the same situation.
True or False: Social science knowledge is static and does not evolve over time.
💡 Hint: Consider how historical events change our understanding.
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Challenge Problems
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Critically evaluate a study on social behavior from a reputable journal. Identify potential biases in the research design and how they might impact the findings.
💡 Hint: Look for aspects in the methodology section.
Discuss how the evolution of economic theories (e.g., from classical to behavioral economics) reflects the nature of knowledge in social sciences.
💡 Hint: Think about what events influenced the transition in theories.
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