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 observer may himself participate actively [...]
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, any given question has the [...]
This article throws light upon the top seven modes by which scientific knowledge is adopted. The modes are: 1. Reliance on Empirical Evidence 2. Use of Relevant Concepts 3. Commitment to Objectivity 4. Ethical Neutrality 5. Generality 6. Predictions based on Probability 7. Public Methodology Affording Testing of Conclusions through Replication. Adopting Scientific Knowledge: Mode # 1. Reliance on Empirical [...]