Sociology I · Practice questions
Science and Scientific Method
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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
Compare and contrast the methodology made use of by Emile Durkheim and Max Weber, in their, scientific study of society.
25 marks · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Positivism and Its CritiqueScience and Scientific Method
Critically examine the features of 'critical social research'.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2017–2024
Non-positivist MethodologiesScience and Scientific Method
Explain the significance of 'hypotheses' in formulation of sociological theories.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2017–2021
Variables, Sampling and HypothesisScience and Scientific Method
Importance of hypothesis in formulation of sociological theories
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Variables, Sampling and HypothesisScience and Scientific Method
Critically analyze the contribution of Sociology as a "scientific study of society" to the rational understanding of the social world around us.
25 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Science and Scientific MethodPositivism and Its Critique
"Methodological pluralism is a panacea that can solve all research problems." Discuss
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2020
Science and Scientific MethodResearch Methods and Data Collection
“Sociology can be termed a science because it fulfills the basic requirements of objective and rational knowledge of social reality”. Critically examine
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2020
Science and Scientific MethodPositivism and Its Critique
Discuss the utility of Max Weber's ideal type as a methodological tool
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017
Max WeberScience and Scientific Method
Limitations of questionnaire as a technique of data collection
12.5 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2015–2017
Research Methods and Data CollectionScience and Scientific Method
Write a short note on "comparative method in sociology".
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Science and Scientific MethodEmile Durkheim