Accountancy and Social Sciences Quiz

A social scientist rejects universal moral rules and instead studies morality as it is practiced differently across cultures. This perspective reflects:

• Ethical absolutism

• Cultural relativism

• Political realism

• Epistemic skepticism

A political scientist designs a study measuring how different electoral systems affect voter turnout. Which philosophical branch underlies their choice of empirical methodology?

• Aesthetics

• Epistemology

• Metaphysics

• Existentialism

When social scientists adopt research methods based on empirical observation, they are aligning most closely with which philosophical stance?

• Rationalism

• Empiricism

• Existentialism

• Relativism

A financial analyst applies logical reasoning to disprove a flawed economic forecast. Which philosophical branch is being applied?

• Epistemology

• Logic

• Ethics

• Metaphysics

In preparing an international investment report, you realize cultural perceptions of risk vary widely. Which social science discipline is most directly useful here?

• Political science

• Anthropology

• History

• Geography

When a researcher uses mixed methods—surveys, interviews, and ethical evaluation—to study financial fraud, they are demonstrating:

• Narrow disciplinary focus

• Interdisciplinary critical thinking

• Aesthetic inquiry

• Epistemological skepticism

Which scenario best demonstrates the dynamic, evolving nature of social science?

• Using 19th-century economic theories without modification

• Updating research methods to analyze cryptocurrency markets

• Rejecting new technologies in research

• Applying fixed cultural norms to all societies

A student claims that 'truth in auditing' depends on one’s cultural and professional background. Which philosophical position is most aligned with this claim?

• Absolutism

• Relativism

• Utilitarianism

• Rationalism

In developing a financial ethics code for auditors, why is philosophy an indispensable complement to social science research?

• It identifies statistical trends in fraud cases

• It prescribes universally valid moral principles

• It measures market fluctuations

• It describes cultural practices without judgment

If a researcher questions whether accounting standards reflect an objective economic reality or are merely social constructs, they are engaging in:

• Metaphysical inquiry

• Ethical reasoning

• Aesthetic criticism

• Logical positivism