Sociology is a science because it uses :

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  1. statistical method
  2. comparative method
  3. scientific method
  4. historical method

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Option 1 : statistical method
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The correct answer is Statistical Method."Key Points

  • Sociology is a form of Science since it uses statistical data to concrete the hypothesis and facts.
  • For instance Durkheim collected stats to give his theory on Study of suicide.
  • Similarly to prove religion as dysfunctional Marx collected stats and facts.
  • Since Stats collection is a feature of scientific research, hence can be called as science.
  • In sociological terms called as positivist methodology.

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