What makes sociology unique in the world of science and scientific research?

Description

Please respond to the following prompt in no less than 300-400 words. In your response, you must fully answer all aspects of the question and support your answer with reference to course materials (textbook, supplementary readings, videos, etc).

Online students must additionally respond to the submissions of at least two other students in no less than 100 words each.

After reading about the history and development of sociology, how do you believe sociology fits in with other scientific disciplines? What makes sociology unique in the world of science and scientific research? How does it compare to other courses you’ve taken in disciplines, such as psychology, philosophy, and economics, that also study human life?