Methodologies of the Social Sciences
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Methodologies of the Social Sciences

Compare the methodologies of social sciences with natural sciences, focusing on the unique challenges of studying human behavior. Evaluate the role of quantitative and qualitative data.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesMOE KI Syllabus: Knowledge in the Social SciencesSEAB KI AO1: Understand methodologies used in social sciences

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Compare the methodologies of social sciences with natural sciences, focusing on the unique challenges of studying human behavior. Evaluate the role of quantitative and qualitative data.

Key Questions

  1. How do social sciences differ from natural sciences?
  2. Can human behavior be quantified and predicted?
  3. What is the role of interpretation in social sciences?

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