Question
Sociology Question on Basic Concepts of Sociology
This term is used in a number of ways, but two stands out:
First, it is used to denote a general approach to the study of reality that suggest that only knowledge gained through experience and the senses is acceptable. The second meaning of the term refers to a belief that the accumulation of 'Facts' is a legitimate goal in its own right. What is this term?
A
Social Fact
B
Empiricism
C
Deduction
D
Induction
Answer
Empiricism
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is (B) : Empiricism.