The Assumptions That Form the Basis for the Social Sciences

question 22

Multiple Choice

The assumptions that form the basis for the social sciences

• A) differ from those for the natural sciences, which are more objective.
• B) differ from the assumptions and methods in the natural sciences.
• C) are the same as for the natural sciences, but the methods differ.
• D) are the same as for the natural sciences-both claim to be objective and open to investigation through observation.

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