Give the meaning and definition of sociology.

Sociology is the study of society through the use of the scientific method, which makes it one of the principle social sciences, which also include other disciplines for studying aspects of society like their politics or economy. This sociology involves conducting studies through methods like observing a society by acting as if one were a member oneself, or using statistical analyses or other techniques, to offer information about society that users can have more confidence in, compared to unscientific assessments. This may enable governments or other parts of one to society to understand their broader society, or a foreign society.