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Doing Sociology: Research Methods

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 11 · Sociology

Summary of Doing Sociology: Research Methods for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 11 Sociology. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

Sociology is called a social science because it uses scientific methods to study society. While we all live in society and know about social groups, institutions, and relationships through our experience, sociologists are different because of how they acquire their knowledge - through systematic res

Key Concepts

Sociologists claim to be different from

Sociologists claim to be different from ordinary people not because of what they know, but how they acquire their knowledge through systematic, scient

Objectivity means being unbiased and neutral

Objectivity means being unbiased and neutral, based on facts alone. Subjectivity is based on individual values and preferences. Social sciences face s

The technique by which sociologists constantly

The technique by which sociologists constantly examine their own ideas, feelings, and attitudes about their research subjects. It involves looking at

A research method where sociologists live

A research method where sociologists live among the people they study for extended periods (usually about a year), learning their language, participat

A research method that provides

A research method that provides an overview of a large population by studying a carefully chosen representative sample. Uses questionnaires administer

Learning Objectives

  • Understand why methodology is particularly important in sociology as a social science
  • Learn about the challenges of maintaining objectivity in social science research
  • Explore different types of research methods used by sociologists
  • Understand the concept and process of participant observation and fieldwork
  • Learn about survey methods, sampling techniques, and their applications

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