This article throws light upon the two main types of experimental design used in social research. The types are: 1. The ‘After-Only’ Experimental Design 2. The Before-After Experiments. Type # 1. The ‘After-Only’ Experimental Design: The After-only experiment is its basic outlines may be represented by the following procedure: Change = Y2 – V2 The… Continue reading 2 Main Types of Experimental Design | Research Design | Sociology
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Observation: A Technique of Conducting Research | Sociology
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Types of Observation 2. Merits and Limitations of Observation 3. Difficulties. Types of Observation: Observation may take place in the natural or real life setting or in a laboratory. Observational procedures tend to vary from complete flexibility to the use of pre-coded detailed formal instrument. The… Continue reading Observation: A Technique of Conducting Research | Sociology
Interviews Used for Conducting Research | Techniques | Social Research
After reading this article you will learn about the structures and unstructured interviews used for conducting social research. The Structured Interviews: Such interviews involve the use of a set of pre-determined questions and highly standardized techniques of recording. The reasons for standardization is to ensure that all respondents reply to the same questions; that is,… Continue reading Interviews Used for Conducting Research | Techniques | Social Research