Is Sociology A Sceince

Question 1

How does a positivist believe that sociology is empirical?

Answer 1

Durkheim- external “real things” that exist in society
Example- social class, religion can be measured

Question 2

How does a positivist believe that sociology can be theoretical?

Answer 2

Durkheim-group behaviour is predictable, e.g- suicide study

Question 3

How does a positivist believe that sociology can be objective?

Answer 3

Durkheim- it can be value free if hypothetical deductive method is used

Question 4

How does a positivist believe that sociology can be testable?

Answer 4

Durkheim and Marx- theories are open to verification from others. Accounts for differences between Marxism and functionalism

Question 5

What is Poppers inductive approach?

Answer 5

Bottoms up, gathering and analysing data

Question 6

What is poppers deductive approach?

Answer 6

Top down, testing a theory and trying to prove false

Question 7

How does popper criticise Marx?

Answer 7

He fails to specify what happens before the revolution