After reading this article you will learn about the definition and factors influencing optimum sample for a study. Definition of an Optimum Sample: An optimum sample for a study may be defined as that sample which fulfills the requirements of efficiency, representativeness, reliability and flexibility. That is, the sample should be small enough to forestall… Continue reading Optimum Sample: Definition and Factors | Sampling | Social Research
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The Concept of Causality for Testing Hypothesis | Research Design | Sociology
The concept of causality is an extremely complex one and it is not possible to present a thorough analysis of this concept here. Indeed, we may not do better than bring out the basic points necessary for a workable conversance with the concept. What is a’ cause’? The first point that we must be clear… Continue reading The Concept of Causality for Testing Hypothesis | Research Design | Sociology
Design for Exploratory and Descriptive Studies | Research | Sociology
After reading this article you will learn about the design for exploratory and descriptive studies used for controlling problems faced in research. Design for Exploratory Studies: Exploratory studies have, in the main, the purpose of formulating a problem for more precise and structured investigation or of developing hypotheses. An exploratory study may, however, have other… Continue reading Design for Exploratory and Descriptive Studies | Research | Sociology