After reading this article you will learn about the relationship between theory and research. 1. Greater emphasis be laid on theories of middle range rather than on grand theories. The task of codifying all knowledge relevant to a general theory in social sciences seems incompatible with the temperament of general theorists and is also perhaps… Continue reading Relationship between Theory and Research | Social Research | Sociology
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The Interview Method | Techniques | Social Research
After reading this article you will learn about the advantages and disadvantages of the interview method of conducting social research. Advantages of the Interview Method: (1) The personal interviews, compared especially to questionnaires usually yield a high percentage of returns. (2) The interview method can be made to yield an almost perfect sample of the… Continue reading The Interview Method | Techniques | Social Research
The Questionnaire | Techniques | Social Research | Sociology
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Types of Questionnaires 2. Kinds of Questionnaire Items 3. Designing the Questionnaire/Schedule 4. Physical Form 5. On Questionnaire Construction 6. Advantages 7. Limitations. Types of Questionnaires: The types of questionnaire vary widely. Questionnaires may be classified in a number of different bases. The classification of questionnaires… Continue reading The Questionnaire | Techniques | Social Research | Sociology