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What does science mean in sociology?

What does science mean in sociology?

Concept map showing positivism, interpretivism, Popper, Kuhn, and values and power around the question of whether sociology can be scientific

Sociology is scientific when it uses systematic evidence, clear concepts, and explanations that can be checked against data. The key debate is not whether sociology looks exactly like physics, but whether it can produce disciplined, evidence-based knowledge about society.

Sociology as science Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Sociology
  3. /Sociology as science

Step-by-step lessons on AQA A Level Sociology Sociology as science. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Build a strong grasp of the core sociological perspectives (functionalism, Marxism, feminism, interactionism) early, since they underpin evaluation across every topic and exam question.