Below are some philosophical assumptions in relation to positivism. Which statement does NOT fit assumptions in relation to positivism?a.Generalization: In order to move from the specific to the general it is necessary toselect random samples of sufficient size, from which inferences may be drawn about the wider populationb.Independence: The observer must be independent from what is being observedc.Causality: The aim of the social sciences should be to identify causal explanations and fundamental laws that explain regularities in human behaviourd.Contextualism: Problems as a whole are better understood if they are seen in their widest possible context and in relation to their most detailed dimensions

Which of the following correctly defines positivism?A.the belief that society is a reflection of God’s willB.a way of understanding that is based on scienceC.the belief that society is a reflection of human natureD.the belief in the supernatural

An explicit statement of  theoretical assumptions permits the reader to evaluate them critically.Select one:True False

Which of the following is not considered as a reaction against positivism? Group of answer choices- an assertion of the centrality of everyday uses of toolscritique of the Cartesian mind-body splitHeidegger's conception of experience as grounded in our actionscritique of overoptimistic assessments of technology

describe methodologies associated with positivism

Is there an inevitable tension between phenomenology and positivism? _____Question 1Answera.No, as both share the same root.b.No, as both share the same end.c.Yes, as they follow different paths.d.Yes, as one is subjective and the other is objective.