Social Science

1. The diligence of an empirical, rational, and objective methodology (use of validity and abilities tests) to present the facts.

2. The purposes are to categorize, explain and possibly predict human behavior (as a group and/or individuals)

3. And to generate and bring forth new knowledge (factual information)

Humanities

1. Applications of an interpretative methodology (use of textbook analysis, reflective thinking and acknowledgement of the audience) to render something meaning full.

2. Function is to better appreciate the substance and purpose of human experience. Both broadly in the nature of the human condition, as well as within each unique person. (He or she individual self identity and/or function).

3. And to discover wisdom, to better explore and address the BIG QUESTION and meets the challenges of the human condition.

Another way to look at it