Unit 2: Scientific Study of Social Phenomena

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Topic-wise notes for OPSC OAS Sociology optional Paper I, Unit 2: Scientific Study of Social Phenomena, with 13 mains PYQs.

Topics

Discuss the problem of objectivity and value neutrality in sociological research. How can a researcher maintain scientific integrity?
20 marks

Explain the elements of scientific method – concepts, theory, fact, and hypothesis. Illustrate with sociological examples.
20 marks

Describe the different types of research designs – descriptive, exploratory, and experimental. When is content analysis appropriately used?
20 marks

Discuss the problem of objectivity and value neutrality in sociological research. How can a researcher maintain scientific integrity?
20 marks

Explain the elements of scientific method – concepts, theory, fact, and hypothesis. Illustrate with sociological examples.
20 marks

Describe the different types of research designs – descriptive, exploratory, and experimental. When is content analysis appropriately used?
20 marks

Write short notes on the following (200 words each):(a) Social fact (2015)(b) Relationship between theory and fact (2017)
20 marks

Write short notes on (200 words each):(a) Content analysis (2017, 2018, 2021)(b) Hypothesis (2019, 2020)
20 marks

Write short notes on (200 words each):(a) Research design (2020)(b) Elements of scientific method (2021)
20 marks

Examine the problem of objectivity and value neutrality in Social Research. (2015)
20 marks

Examine the interplay between theory and fact in the development of science. (2020)
20 marks

Discuss the issue of measurement in social science. How does it differ from measurement in natural sciences?
20 marks

Describe descriptive, exploratory, and experimental research designs with suitable sociological examples.
20 marks

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