Introduction to Social Sciences

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Objective

I can identify key concepts and questions in anthropology, sociology, and psychology that guide research in the social sciences.

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Practice

7 questions

1

Define social science and explain its significance in understanding human behavior.

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Describe the primary focus of anthropology and provide an example of a research question that an anthropologist might explore.

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Exit ticket

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Identify a key concept in sociology and formulate a research question that a sociologist might explore related to that concept. Identify a key concept in anthropology and formulate a research question that an anthropologist might explore related to that concept.

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