EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When planning to do a social research, it is better to
A
Be familiar with literature on the topic
B
Approach the topic with an open mind
C
Do a pilot study before getting stuck into it
D
Forget about theory because this is a very practical
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -(a)Approach the topic with an open mind. (b)Do a pilot study before getting stuck into it. (c)Be familiar with literature on the topic.

Detailed explanation-2: -In planning a study’s design, sociologists generally choose from four widely used methods of social investigation: survey, experiment, field research, and textual or secondary data analysis (or use of existing sources).

Detailed explanation-3: -Qualitative research and quantitative research are the two main types of research in sociology. As qualitative research provides a deeper understanding of the topic, quantitative research is the best fit when it comes to averaging and statistical evaluation of the topic.

Detailed explanation-4: -One of the most used research methods in sociology is the social survey. This method involves asking participants to answer relatively simple pre-written questions. Questionnaires are excellent tools for gathering quantitative (and occasionally qualitative) primary data from large groups of people.

Detailed explanation-5: -Surveys. As a research method, a survey collects data from subjects who respond to a series of questions about behaviors and opinions, often in the form of a questionnaire or an interview. The survey is one of the most widely used scientific research methods.

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