WHY SOCIOLOGY CONSIDERED AS A SOCIAL SCIENCESociology as a Social ScienceI. Introduction:Sociology is the study of society, human behavior, and social relationships. As a discipline, sociology aims to understand and explain how societies function, evolve over time, and influence individuals' lives. It employs scientific methods to gather empirical evidence and relies on theoretical frameworks to interpret social phenomena. Therefore, sociology is considered a social science due to its systematic approach in examining society and contributing knowledge about human behavior.II. Definition and Scope of Sociology:Sociology can be defined as the scientific study of society that explores the patterns of social interaction, social institutions, and social change (Liston & Maguire, 2020). With its broad scope, sociology covers various aspects of human life such as family dynamics, education systems, economic structures, political institutions, racial