Sociology I · Topic
Fact, Value and Objectivity
Value neutrality, Weber's value-freedom, Myrdal, and whether objectivity is possible in social research.
53 UPSC Mains Sociology I questions on Fact, Value and Objectivity that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2014–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
"Critical ethnography certainly retains problems despite attempts by some sociologists to develop it and overcome objections." Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Non-positivist MethodologiesResearch Methods and Data Collection
What are the characteristics of interpretivism? How was it critiqued?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Non-positivist MethodologiesScience and Scientific Method
Social sciences cannot depend solely on positivist approach for research.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Positivism and Its CritiqueNon-positivist Methodologies
How much is it right for sociologists to use the positivist approach to understand society? Explain with suitable examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Positivism and Its CritiqueScience and Scientific Method
What are the challenges in conduct of a participant observation? Illustrate using research work.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Research Methods and Data CollectionFact, Value and Objectivity
Critical social science refers to that philosophy which takes into account specific and sectoral social problems of various social groups.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Non-positivist MethodologiesFact, Value and Objectivity
Participant Observation is a convenient approach to gather information, but it can be grossly misleading as well. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Research Methods and Data CollectionNon-positivist Methodologies
Can sociology be considered a value-neutral science? Illustrate with relevant examples to support your answer.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Fact, Value and ObjectivityScience and Scientific Method
What is a scientific method? Can a scientific method be truly objective?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Science and Scientific MethodFact, Value and Objectivity
Differentiate between objectivity and value neutrality in sociological research.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Fact, Value and ObjectivityPositivism and Its Critique
"Defenders of methodological individualism generally claim that it is an innocent doctrine, devoid of any political or ideological content. Analyze (Weber)
25 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2015
Science and Scientific MethodMax Weber
The goal of value neutrality is highly desirable but equally difficult to be achieved in the study of social phenomena. Evaluate.
25 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Fact, Value and ObjectivityPositivism and Its Critique
'Research is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought.' Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Science and Scientific MethodFact, Value and Objectivity
What is the difference between fact and value? Comment on their significance in sociology?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Fact, Value and ObjectivityPositivism and Its Critique
Importance of hypothesis in formulation of sociological theories Q1)c) Objectivity as a sociological goal Q2)a) Examine relevance and significance of theories of development & dependency in present globalising society.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Fact, Value and ObjectivityResearch Methods and Data Collection
Absolute Objectivity is an idea which is regarded as obsolete in sociological research. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Fact, Value and ObjectivityPositivism and Its Critique
Critically evaluate the contribution of Positivism as an important philosophy and research methodology in sociological understanding of 'social reality'.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Positivism and Its CritiqueScience and Scientific Method
“Chaos does not organize itself into cosmos. We need viewpoints.” Is value-neutrality impossible in sociological studies?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Fact, Value and ObjectivityNon-positivist Methodologies
What measures can be employed to minimize the potential influence of the researcher in the process of collecting data through interviews?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Research Methods and Data CollectionFact, Value and Objectivity
Describe the interpretive approach used in sociological research, and briefly explain how researchers strive to maintain objectivity within this methodology.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Non-positivist MethodologiesFact, Value and Objectivity
In sociological study, the concept of absolute objectivity is considered outmoded. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Fact, Value and Objectivity
Critically analyse the problems of objectivity in social science research. Also discuss how value-bias could be curtailed in social sciences research.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Fact, Value and Objectivity
Examine how Max Weber's 'Interpretive Sociology' added new dimensions to the subject matter and methodology of Sociology.
25 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Max WeberNon-positivist Methodologies