Sociology I · Practice questions
Science and Scientific Method
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Discuss whether the scientific method qualifies Sociology as a science, using Durkheim's method as an example.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Science and Scientific MethodPositivism and Its Critique
Despite the differences in their approach, positivist and interpretative approach have enriched the sociology as a discipline. Explain.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Positivism and Its CritiqueNon-positivist Methodologies
Examine the basic postulates of positivism and post-positivism.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Positivism and Its CritiqueScience and Scientific Method
What are the key differences between nomothetic and idiographic approaches in sociology, and how do they complement each other in social research?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Non-positivist MethodologiesScience and Scientific Method
Explain the historical analysis as a research method in sociology. Marx's idea of history was opposed to philosophy of idealism. Examine the statement in the context of materialist conception of history.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Karl MarxScience and Scientific Method