Topics
- Techniques of Data Collection and Analysis28 sections
- Objectivity and Value Neutrality - Exam Questions7 sections
- Participant Observation - Ethical Issues and Effectiveness8 sections
- Interview, Questionnaire, Schedule and Case Study20 sections
- Sampling, Reliability and Validity in Sociological Research24 sections
Mains previous year questions
Distinguish between participant observation and quasi-participant observation. Discuss their advantages and limitations in sociological research.
20 marks
20 marks
Compare and contrast interview, questionnaire, and schedule as tools of data collection. What factors determine the choice among them?
20 marks
20 marks
Explain the concepts of sampling, reliability, and validity. Discuss the importance of scaling techniques – social distance scale and Likert scale.
20 marks
20 marks
Distinguish between participant observation and quasi-participant observation. Discuss their advantages and limitations in sociological research.
20 marks
20 marks
Compare and contrast interview, questionnaire, and schedule as tools of data collection. What factors determine the choice among them?
20 marks
20 marks
Explain the concepts of sampling, reliability, and validity. Discuss the importance of scaling techniques – social distance scale and Likert scale.
20 marks
20 marks
Write short notes on the following (200 words each):
(a) Use of Participant Observation in social Research (2016)
(b) Interview and questionnaire (2019)
20 marks
(a) Use of Participant Observation in social Research (2016)
(b) Interview and questionnaire (2019)
20 marks
Write short notes on (200 words each):
(a) Social distance scale (2021)
(b) Case study method in sociology
20 marks
(a) Social distance scale (2021)
(b) Case study method in sociology
20 marks
How can the reliability and validity of a scale be ensured? Discuss the features of Likert scale. (2016)
20 marks
20 marks
What is scaling in sociological research? Discuss the merits and limitations of social distance scale. (2017)
20 marks
20 marks
Distinguish between participant observation and quasi-participant observation. Discuss their advantages and limitations in sociological research.
20 marks
20 marks
Explain the concept of sampling in sociological research. Discuss the importance of sample size and the factors affecting reliability and validity of a study.
20 marks
20 marks