Category: Social Science

  • Theory and Methodology in Social Science Research

    Table of Contents Significance of a suitable question Three research problems Discussion Conclusion Reference Significance of a suitable question The issue of media in everyday life of human beings is among the most pivotal. The question is that living in the post-industrial society, one needs to use information, as the main product of suchlike type…

  • Social Sciences: Current Realities, and Future Trends

    Social sciences emerged when the need arose for the scientific study of human behavior and the functioning of public institutions. This explanation underlies the analysis of the main spheres of society, such as culture, social interaction, problems of social inequality, social institutions, as well as economic and political systems (Colander & Hunt, 2015). This review…

  • What Is Meant By Social Science Paradigms?

    Social science paradigms can be defined as the frames and models according to which researchers can observe the world and make conclusions about the certain institutions, processes, and interactions within the society. As a result, social science paradigms are used in order to organize the researchers observation and reasoning and provide the ways to discuss…

  • The Definition of Social Sciences

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Reference Introduction The reading response by Andrea McCarrick began by explaining the definition of social sciences through the summary of an article by Ian McLain. Social Sciences are the study of human beings in a society that explains the choices they make and their consequences (McLain, 2018). Next, an…

  • Analyzing Tests and Scales in Social Science

    Abstract The paper at hand provides a brief review of the tests and scales applied to data measurement in social science. One touches upon the most widely-used approaches, as well as, the basic principles of reliability and validity measurement. A particular focus is put on the health science and the scales that are typically employed…

  • Humanities, Social Science, and Natural Sciences

    Table of Contents Introduction The Importance of Humanities Conclusion Work Cited Introduction Humanities, social science, and natural sciences are major disciplines that deal with human beings and their culture. The main similarity between the three subjects is that they study society and human relationships. However, humanities deal with the heritage and the question of what…

  • Interdisciplinary Approach in Social Science

    This paper analyzes interdisciplinary approach in social science education. It looks at its merits as a teaching technique and proves the need of studying social science through interdisciplinary perspectives. Table of Contents Introduction Eliminates Close-Mindedness Fosters Cognitive Abilities Applicable to Social Intolerance Support of Morality Cost Factor Conclusion References Introduction Most sociology scholars are drawn…

  • Application of Research in Social Sciences Reflection Paper

    Table of Contents Introduction Roles of research Qualitative and quantitative research methods in Social Sciences Evaluation of research in social sciences Conclusion References Introduction Social science is an interdisciplinary field of study that seeks to explore aspects of human society. The fundamental roles of research in this field of study are not particularly hard to…

  • The Problems and the Future of Social Sciences

    Economic inequality is one of the ever-present global issues that social scientists try to resolve. Hunt and Colander (2016) note that even in the US, more than 12% of the population lives in poverty (p. 234). I believe that social scientists currently lack the ability to solve the issue, at least in the short term.…

  • Action Research and Its Types in Social Sciences

    Action research is a type of research used in social sciences that implies taking action toward solving problems while conducting the research. Action research has been proved to be an effective method of addressing certain issues that involve human interaction and cooperation (Stringer, 2013). Also, there are many other areas where the method can be…