Humanities and Social Sciences Concepts

This video introduces social sciences, exploring their scientific and methodological study of human societies. It discusses the impact of the French and Industrial Revolutions on social change, and examines philosophical approaches like positivism and postpositivism. The video also covers research methods in social sciences, comparing them with natural sciences, and highlights the link between social sciences and humanities.

What is the primary focus of social sciences?

• The study of natural phenomena

• The study of chemical reactions

• The study of celestial bodies

• The study of human groups and their environments

Which revolution is known for its non-violent social change?

• The Russian Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• The American Revolution

• The French Revolution

What was a major consequence of the French Revolution?

• Strengthening of the monarchy

• Empowerment of the working class

• Increase in religious power

• Expansion of the French Empire

Who proposed the positivist approach in social sciences?

• Auguste Comte

• Emile Durkheim

• Karl Marx

• Max Weber

What is the main goal of inductive research?

• To analyze numerical data

• To conduct experiments

• To develop new theories from data

• To test existing theories

Which research method involves face-to-face questioning?

• Survey

• Participant observation

• Case study

• Key informant interview

What is a characteristic of participant observation?

• It is conducted through online surveys

• It requires the researcher to immerse in the study environment

• It involves laboratory experiments

• It relies on numerical data

How are social sciences often perceived compared to natural sciences?

• As more empirical

• As more experimental

• As more rigorous

• As less scientific

What is a common goal of both social sciences and humanities?

• To develop new technologies

• To produce wisdom through reflection

• To discover natural laws

• To conduct quantitative analysis

Which field is traditionally included in the humanities?

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Biology

• Philosophy