The Human Sciences The only possible interpretation of any research whatever in the social sciences is, “some do, some don’t.“ – Ernest Rutherford.

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The Human Sciences The only possible interpretation of any research whatever in the social sciences is, “some do, some don’t.“ – Ernest Rutherford

What are some challenges human scientists face?

Creating Knowledge Issues A Practice Presentation

Groups Alex, Elizabeth, Meher, Liam Cliff, Jake, Daniella, David Avni, JJ, Kevin, Emily L, Erin Katelyn, Tessa, Kristen, Emily T

Anthropology The study of human beings - their physical character, evolutionary history, racial classification, historical and present day geographic distribution, group relationships and cultural history

Geography The study of the location and distribution of living things and the physical environment in which they live

The Only 22 Countries Britain Has Not Invaded

Sociology The study of social customs, structures and institutions and the effects on individuals of participation in groups and organizations

Psychology The study of mental processes and behavior through the observation and recording of how people relate to one another and the environment

Political Science The study of the functions performed by governments as well as patterns of behavior in voters, parties and groups

Economics The study of the process through which people make a living, the production and distribution of goods, the organization of industries, banking, trade and the use of resources

Related to Human Sciences Linguistics Criminology International Relations Business and Management Religious Studies Archaeology

Aims of Human Sciences Gain knowledge about human behavior and interaction Understand influences on that behavior Explain underlying patterns Inform decisions PREDICT human behavior

Odds and Ends Human sciences permeated with values Concepts are often vague and imprecise Unavoidable interaction between scientist and what he does Cannot state and verify hypothesis with precision or universality