Is sociology a science of common sense?

Sociology as a discipline is more than common sense. Sociology is a method of inquiry that requires the systematic testing of beliefs against evidence. Sociologists, therefore, make determining whether specific ideas are fact or fiction their job. read more

Sociology which on the first hand appear to be a common sense is actually based on scientific approch. Sociology refered as a scientific study of society. Any science began with observation and end with observation for its final validation. read more

Common sense is not a formal program of study (one cannot major in common sense at a reputable university) and does not necessarily involve the use of research and statistical analysis in the way that sociology does. read more