What are Social Sciences?
by luisa Mazariegos

1. The study of society
2. the manner in which people behave and influence.
3. What discipline do Social Sciences cover?
3.1. Demography , development studies , economics , education , law , politics , psychology , science and social policy
4. Quantitive reseach
4.1. Describe whole societies , institutions , organizations or groups of individuals
4.1.1. Methods : Cross - sectional stududies ,longitudinal studies , Opinion polls , Questionnarires
5. Qualitative research
5.1. Meaning of differetns aspects of peopl´s lives and their accounts of how they understand their own and others behavior and belifs
5.1.1. ,ethods : Semi- structured , unstructured , Interviews , Observation , open questionnaire , survey , keeping logs and diaries