Social Science Vs. Applied Social Science

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What is the difference between social sciences and applied sciences? APPLIED SCIENCE Applied science is a discipline that used to apply existing scientific knowledge based on scientific researches and also to developing a practical application of science - such as technology, methodology, inventions. So basically, the main concern of applied science is about scientific knowledge and how to practice it into the real world. This can be a scientific and practical contribution to people. Applied science's neccessity is triggered by research question which become the problem to be solved. It usually produces practical steps, practical decisions, as tools to answer the existing problem. It helps stakeholders to develop the systems to be better. Applied science related to economical aspects. A common question in applied science is what's the short-term and long-tern impact if the existing problem is not be solved? What is the practical solutions for the problem so the negative impacts won't be happened in future? The question like these would be answered in applied science. SOCIAL SCIENCE And this I know about the other one. Social science is a study of human behavior, relationship with other human in terms of emotions, psychologic, the impact of belief to environment based on scientific research. Social science usually uses many tools to get information, to measure, to evaluate, even to control human behavior. Have you ever heard about "social experiment"? It is one of many tools that can be used in social science in order to get information about people's reaction to some conditions which are the hypothesis of the study. In my opinion, social science research is triggered by curiosity about the current event of social life. It may be not something wrong or a problem. But it may helps us to understand about human behavior, how to treat people, how to live socially healthy. I've tried to conclude my thought into this. The similiarities between Applied Science and Social Science: 1. Based on scientific research 2. Have contribution to civilizations 3. Neccessary to human life 4. Root of science 5. Been done with a scientific methodology The differences between Applied Science and Social Science: 1. a. b. 2. a. b. 3. a. b. 4. a. b. 5.

Purpose Applied science: solving problem Social science: theory proven Trigger Applied science: problem to be solved or needs to be developed Social science: curiosity Object Applied science: system Social science: people Methodology Applied science: both quantitative and qualitative Social science: qualitative Output

a. Applied science: technology, invention b. Social science: qualified hypothesis or behavioral theory A very large difference. Physics is a natural/pure science; engineering is an applied science; neither is a social science. Biology is a natural science; medicine is an applied science; neither is a social science. Mathematics is a pure science; statistics and economics are social sciences. Geology is a pure science; cement work is an applied science; cement contracting is a social science. Of course there are many educated persons — including myself -- who refuse to use the term social science. We prefer the older social studies. Libraries continue to place books in the 300s — social studie... Applied science is anything in science that has a practical application in industry and our life. We can say it is a discipline that is used to apply existing scientific knowledge to develop more practical applications, for example, technology or inventions. In natural science, basic science (or pure science) is used to develop information to explain phenomena in the natural world. But nowadays, everything is interrelated to each other and both are required for the existence of further developments. Social science is a branch of science that deals with the institutions and functioning of hum... in academics, but my perspective departs from this in a way. Social sciences generally encompass history, law, government, political science, anthropology, sociology, linguistics, geography, archeology, etc. Applied sciences are, arguably, theoretical sciences put to use, like in biotechnology, nanotechnology, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, etc. Why are social sciences called sciences then? Applied science is based upon formal proofs…social sciences are far too complex for the application of formal proofs. Another way of thinking of this is tha while applied science is based upon repeatable experimental proof, social sciences are dependent upon human Applied sciences refers to science as proven or accepted theories are applied to almost anything. Social science is a small sub set of that, limited to social constructs and the f... You could look at it this way. Only mathematics is pure, everything else is applied to a greater or lesser degree. Physics is applied Mathematics Chemistry is applied Physics Biology is applied Chemistry Sociology is applied Biology Social Geography is applied Biology Physical Geography is applied Physics and Chemistry Politics is applied Sociology (ish) Economics is applied Mathematics and applied Sociology

Social Science is a branch of science that deals with the institutions and functioning of human society and with the interpersonal relationships of individuals as members of society whereas Applied Science is the application of existing scientific knowledge to practical applications, like technology or inventions. Social science is not hard science. Neither is it all based on hard science. Education, for instance, is a social science; and as many of us know, many education ideas are politicized. Applied science tend to be less politicized and less speculative. pplied science is a discipline that applies existing scientific knowledge to develop more practical applications, such as technology or inventions. At A-levels applied science contains all the three sciences and gives you one grade in total. However, it is not the same as the single sciences. You cover less content in it. Social sciences are things like Sociology, psychology. They focus on individual human interactions and social behaviour. 1

Social science is an umbrella name for all disciplines that deal with human produced phenomena as opposed to natural sciences. Which particular disciplines fall under this category might vary, but most classifications include anthropology, sociology and psychology. Other options are economy, political science, history and Law. Applied science is said of the scientific endeavors that are aimed at practical uses as opposed to pure science which is usually thought of as detached from an immediate practical use. It can be used to include engeneering as a practical science or any other technolog... The first difference between social science and applied social science is one of semantics being the words used to describe each. “Applied” social science is exactly that, it is social science applied; or the application of social science in the real world, in order to address real-world problems.

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