Sociology I · Practice questions
Science and Scientific Method
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Positivist and Interpretivist schools in sociology. (b) Feminist perspective on Kinship and Marriage. (c) Risk society and its influence on contemporary society.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Positivism and Its CritiqueNon-positivist Methodologies
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
"The journey from hypothesis to theory is the essence of the scientific method in Sociology." Explain.
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Science and Scientific MethodVariables, Sampling and Hypothesis
What is the utility of scientific method in sociological research? Describe with examples.
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Science and Scientific Method
Globalisation: impact on nation and state Citizenship: form and visibility to invisibles Sects and cults: significance and dysfunctions G.P. Murdock: Study of family Relevance of 40-hour work week Sampling in research methodology
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Non-positivist MethodologiesScience and Scientific Method
What are the salient features of positivism? How was positivism critiqued?
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Positivism and Its CritiqueScience and Scientific Method
“Chaos does not organize itself into cosmos. We need viewpoints.” Is value-neutrality impossible in sociological studies?
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Fact, Value and ObjectivityNon-positivist Methodologies
Answer the following in about 150 words each: 10x5=50 "The journey from hypothesis to theory is the essence of the scientific method in Sociology." Explain. "Pluralism presents an idealized view of pressure groups' role in democracy." Evaluate. What is meant by collective consciousness? Discuss its role in maintaining social cohesion.
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Power and ElitesScience and Scientific Method