Sociology I · Practice questions
Robert K. Merton
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"In the sociology of deviance, no single theory has emerged as dominant." Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2016–2024
Robert K. MertonEmile Durkheim
Critically assess R. K. Merton's views on the contributions of research to the development of sociological theory.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2017–2024
Robert K. MertonScience and Scientific Method
"Merton's theory of anomie is a borrowing but essentially different from that of Durkheim". Critically examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Robert K. MertonEmile Durkheim
'A rigid bureaucracy is not always the most efficient way to attain organizational goals'. Comment.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
Max WeberPower and Elites
Robert Merton goes beyond the boundaries of traditional functionalism, and added to traditional ones his new insights. Elaborate.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Robert K. MertonTheories and Agents of Social Change
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) Discuss Merton's four institutional imperatives of science.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Robert K. MertonScience and Scientific Method
Critically examine R.K Merton's views on the contributions of research to the development of sociological theory.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Robert K. MertonScience and Scientific Method
R.K. Merton goes beyond the boundaries of traditional functionalism and added to traditional one his new insights. Elaborate.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Robert K. Merton
Discuss the utility of Max Weber's ideal type as a methodological tool. (e) Latent and manifest functions
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Robert K. MertonMax Weber
What is the importance of Merton's Middle Range Theory in Sociology? Critically discuss. Critically examine the features of 'critical social research'. Discuss the importance of 'Pilot Studies' in sociological research. What do you mean by Ethnocentrism? Discuss its advantages and disadvantages in Sociology.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Robert K. MertonScience and Scientific Method
What is the importance of Merton's MRT in sociology critically analyze.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Robert K. Merton