What Distinguishes Social Sciences from Fields Such as Journalism,medicine,or the Law

question 129

Multiple Choice

what distinguishes social sciences from fields such as journalism,medicine,or the law?

• A) Social sciences are interested in human behavior.
• B) Social sciences use a critical and systematic examination of evidence before reaching any conclusion.
• C) Social sciences try to approach each research question from a position of moral neutrality.
• D) Social sciences are interested in society, not individuals.

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