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Positivism

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 4mins

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Class
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1.

It describes an approach to the study of society that specifically utilizes scientific evidence, like experiments, statistics, and qualitative results, to reveal a truth about the way society operates and functions.

a)

a. Positivism

b)

b. Naturalism

c)

c. Perennialism

d)

d. Humanism

2.

The theory is that this knowledge can then be used to affect the course of __________ and

improve the human condition.

a)

social change

b)

social science

c)

physical change

3.

A French philosopher and writer who formulated the doctrine of positivism.

a)

a. John Dewey

b)

b. Auguste Comte

c)

c. Jean Piaget

d)

d. Thomas Aquinas

4.

This stage is known as the stage of the investigation, because people started reasoning and questioning, although no solid evidence was laid.

a)

a. Metaphysical Stage

b)

b. Metaphysics

c)

c. Theological stage

5.

Positivism is the theory that:

a)

a. one should remain positive about historical changes

b)

b. only when one is positive can one have a genuine knowledge

c)

c. philosophers disagree about the methods of sciences

d)

d. the only way to acquire knowledge is to follow the methods of sciences.

6.

Which of the following research terms is associated with this statement: the theory of knowledge, rigor, and validity affecting our choice of methods?

a)

a. ontology

b)

b. interpretivism

c)

c. epistemology

d)

d. positivism

7.

Logical Positivism develops and claims we should use the criterion of...

a)

a. truth

b)

b. meaning

c)

c. experience

d)

d. knowledge

8.

Sociologists understand that the study of _______ is complex and requires many complex method for research.

a)

a. culture

b)

b. behavior

c)

c. tradition

d)

d. manner

9.

This are part of 5 principles of Positivism except:

a)

a. The logic of inquiry is identical across all branches of science.

b)

b. The goal of inquiry is to explain, predict, and discover

c)

c. The goal of inquiry is to minimize the knowledge of individual.

10.

He is the the father of positive philosphy.

a)

a. Aristotle

b)

b. Aquinas

c)

c. Auguste Comte