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In this study of paper, the study of scientific status of sociology is attempted since it, basically makes us make out the complexities of human behaviour not only at individual level but also at community level as well as it enables us to probe into the tracts with which owe attitudes, values and beliefs form the we interact with one another, and consequently the behaviour of others can be better understood along with social trends can be better explained and predicted. Starting from the early 19th century many scientists, in particular Auguste Comte, coined the word "sociology" and attempted to develop a discourse that involve the methods used in the natural sciences in studying human society. In regard to the status of sociology, there were three groups of sociologist who have given three views. One group says sociology is a science and it is quite similar to natural sciences. Another group is of the opinion that sociology is not a science at all. The other group opines though sociology is a science but it can hardly be treated as the natural science. So, since sociology is a separate branch of knowledge, its scientific status is focused in this study. For the purpose, secondary sources are used for collection of necessary and related data. This paper may be useful for academic purpose. The scholars studying sociology can understand the stand as a sociology pure science from this study.

Sociology , Science, Scientific method, Society, Research, Social Science