Question

What is special or different about the kind of objectivity needed in social science?

Answer 1

The special or different kind of objectivity is needed in social science.

Explanation:

• The principle that helps us to keep our feelings and biases in check while handling certain situations is called Value-neutrality.
• According to Max Weber, it is the duty of sociologists to identify and acknowledge their own values and to overcome their personal beliefs while conducting sociological research.
• It does not mean that one should not have opinions; however, it means that the sociologists must try to overcome personal biases, particularly subconscious beliefs, at the time of analyzing data.