After reading this article you will learn about the problem of objectivity in social inquiry. The problem of objectivity is one of knowing reality. In addition to questions related to being, objectivity involves two other considerations, viz., the correct method of dealing with any question and of how we know anything (Epistemology). It has been argued that the social scientists [...]
This article throws light upon the four main steps involved in analysis of data. The steps are: 1. Establishment of Categories or Classification of Data 2. Coding 3. Tabulation 4. Statistical Analysis of Data. Step # 1. Establishment of Categories or Classification of Data: Social science research generally involves a large variety of responses to different kinds of questions asked [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the controversy between pure and applied science. The controversy between 'pure' and 'applied' science need not be made much of, because the two are not mutually exclusive and there is a continual interplay between them. History shows how often in fact the development of science, has taken place in response to technical [...]