Sociology I · Practice questions
Science and Scientific Method
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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
Explain the nature and scope of quantitative methods of data collection in sociological research.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2018–2022
Research Methods and Data CollectionScience and Scientific Method
"The contestations regarding 'Positivism' has, enriched the discipline of Sociology". Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2019–2023
Positivism and Its CritiqueNon-positivist Methodologies
"Phenomenology represents the most radical departure from the 'scientific' quantitative methodology". Critically analyse the statement.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2018–2020
Non-positivist MethodologiesScience and Scientific Method
"Durkheim was not the first thinker to attempt to make sociology a science." Critically examine
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Positivism and Its CritiqueScience and Scientific Method
Sociology under Weber, through his interpretative approach asserted its ‘uniqueness’ and ‘distinctiveness’ from the physical sciences. Examine
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019
Max WeberNon-positivist Methodologies
"Suicide as a 'social fact' is an illustration of, Emile Durkheim's views on 'society' and 'methodology'." Discuss
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019–2022
Emile DurkheimScience and Scientific Method