Which of the following men coined the term positivism, and is widely considered the father of sociology? a. max weberb. auguste comte correctc. emile durkheimd. karl marx

The correct answer is: b. Auguste Comte

Explanation:

In 19th century, French philosopher, Auguste Comte, first coined the term sociology and defined it as a positive science. By positive science or positivism, Comte meant that sociology, or the study of social groups and structures should be studied in the same way as other natural scientific phenomenon such as light, sound or photosynthesis. He believed that social life and structures can also be studied through, observation, experimentation and statistical analyses.