Sociology I · Practice questions
Non-positivist Methodologies
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Examine the significance of non-positivist paradigm in social science research.
20 marks · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2025
Non-positivist MethodologiesScience and Scientific Method
How do you view and assess the use of case studies and biographies in sociological research?
20 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2025
Research Methods and Data CollectionNon-positivist Methodologies
Many of the founders of sociology believed that sociology could and should be value-free. Critically evaluate their beliefs.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Fact, Value and ObjectivityPositivism and Its Critique
Though Positivism became a powerful sociological method, it had its critics. Elucidate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Positivism and Its CritiqueScience and Scientific Method
Discuss the concepts of fact, value, and objectivity in sociological research. Can sociology ever be entirely value-free?
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Fact, Value and ObjectivityPositivism and Its Critique
Explain the historical analysis as a research method in sociology.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Science and Scientific MethodResearch Methods and Data Collection
Discuss the significance of symbols in symbolic interactionism approach of G.H. Mead.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
G. H. MeadNon-positivist Methodologies
Discuss symbolic interactionism as a framework to understand everyday social interactions.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
G. H. MeadNon-positivist Methodologies
Explain Weber's concept of “Verstehen”. How does it enrich sociological inquiry?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Max WeberNon-positivist Methodologies
Examine the strengths and limitations of ethnography as a research method in sociology.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Research Methods and Data CollectionNon-positivist Methodologies
Discuss the methodological debate between positivism and interpretivism in sociology.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Positivism and Its CritiqueNon-positivist Methodologies
"Phenomenology represents the most radical departure from the 'scientific' methodology". Critically analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Non-positivist MethodologiesScience and Scientific Method
Compare and contrast the positivist and interpretive approaches in sociology, highlighting their methodologies and areas of strength.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Positivism and Its CritiqueNon-positivist Methodologies
Critically discuss the role played by Positivist methodology to attain Value neutrality in sociological research.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Positivism and Its CritiqueFact, Value and Objectivity
What constitutes critical social research, and what are the primary distinguishing features that define this approach to studying social phenomena?
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Non-positivist MethodologiesFact, Value and Objectivity
What is Interpretative Sociology? How far has it influenced the scope of the discipline?
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Non-positivist MethodologiesScience and Scientific Method
Critical social science embraces all those approaches in sociology that aim to be critical of society in order to facilitate social change. In this context, discuss the main features of critical social science.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Non-positivist MethodologiesScience and Scientific Method
Explain Alvin Gouldner's reflexive sociology as a critique of positivism.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Positivism and Its CritiqueFact, Value and Objectivity
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
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
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 does the term "hermeneutics" signify, and in what ways is it applied within the field of sociology? (10) Evaluate whether identity politics serves as a divisive or unifying force, using specific examples to support your analysis.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Non-positivist MethodologiesProtest and Social Movements
Origins of Symbolic Interactionism can be traced to Max Weber. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Non-positivist MethodologiesMax Weber
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