This article throws light upon the four main functions of research for theory. The functions are: 1. Research Initiates Theory 2. Research Helps Recasting of Theory 3. Research Refocuses Theory 4. Research Helps in Clarifying Theory. Function # 1. Research Initiates Theory: Scientific research sometimes leads to findings that may press for a new formulation […]
4 Main Functions of Research for Theory | Social Research | Sociology
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The Meaning of Theory in Social Science | Social Research | Sociology
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After reading this article you will learn about the meaning of theory in social science. Scientific theory is a term which comes from the Greek word ‘theorem’ meaning to look at. A fair translation of scientific theory would be a knowledgeable outlook. There is a sense, of course, in which every one has a world […]
Social Science and Economic Development of India | Sociology
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The role of social science in the social and economic development of the country is being increasingly recognized in India. Besides the government, public and private organizations are providing impetus to researches in the social sciences. The notion that social science research can contribute variously to the social, cultural and economic development of the country […]