Sociology I · Practice questions
Research Methods and Data Collection
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"Methodological pluralism is an increasingly common feature of social research." In the context of this statement, discuss the ways in which multi-strategy research can be used.
20 marks · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2018–2023
Research Methods and Data CollectionScience and Scientific Method
Discuss the role of questionnaire as a tool of data collection in sociological research.
15 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2014–2023
Research Methods and Data Collection
"Participant observation has many practical disadvantages." Substantiate with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
Research Methods and Data Collection
"Researchers argue that 'interviews', produce masses of information, which may neither be valid nor reliable". In the context of this statement, discuss advantages and disadvantages of Interview as a tool of data collection.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2019–2023
Research Methods and Data CollectionVariables, Sampling and Hypothesis
Describe the understanding and broad contours of sampling. How sampling enhances the scientific validity of social research efforts.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Variables, Sampling and HypothesisResearch Methods and Data Collection
Sampling is a convenient tool to gather information about a population, but it can be grossly misleading as well. State out the limitation of sampling in sociological analysis.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Variables, Sampling and HypothesisResearch Methods and Data Collection
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) "Methodological pluralism is a panacea that can solve all research problems." Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Science and Scientific MethodResearch Methods and Data Collection
Longitudinal study aims to study group of people for relatively shorter period of time. Explain with inherent benefits in such studies.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021
Research Methods and Data CollectionVariables, Sampling and Hypothesis
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) Critically examine the importance of comparative method in sociological research.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Science and Scientific MethodResearch Methods and Data Collection
"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
Supporters of participant observation have argued that, compared to other research techniques, it is least likely to lead to sociologists imposing the reality of social world they seek to understand. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Research Methods and Data Collection
Supporters of participant observation have argued that, compared to other research techniques, it is least likely to lead to sociologists imposing the reality of the social world they seek to understand. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Research Methods and Data Collection
Critically examine the importance of comparative method in sociological research.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Science and Scientific MethodResearch Methods and Data Collection
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) "Methodological pluralism is a panacea that can solve all research problems." Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Science and Scientific MethodResearch Methods and Data Collection
Comparative Method in sociology: Importance and limitations. 1(b) Positivism and its contestations: How these enriched sociology?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Positivism and Its CritiqueScience and Scientific Method