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Definition of 'Social Sciences'

A group of academic disciplines that examine society and how people interact and develop as a culture. Social science as a field of study is separate from the natural sciences, which cover topics such as physics and chemistry. Economics, political science, history, law and geography can be considered social sciences.

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Investopedia explains 'Social Sciences'

Social science as an academic field of study developed out of the Age of Enlightenment as individuals began to take a more disciplined approach to quantifying their observations of society. Over time, similar aspects of a society, such as communication, were separated into unique fields of study. Statistical surveys and research methodologies helped prove or disprove theories.

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