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 […]
Controversy between Pure and Applied Science | Social Research
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6 Main Roles of Theory for Research | Social Research | Sociology
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This article throws light upon the six main roles of theory for social research. 1. Theory provides significant guidelines and trails for the conduct of research by pointing to areas that are most likely to be fruitful, that is, areas in which meaningful relationships among variables are likely to be found. If the variables come […]
Conducting Social Research: Top 7 Methods | Sociology
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This article throws light upon the top seven methods used for conducting social research. The methods are: 1. Observation Method 2. Interview Method 3. The Questionnaire Method 4. Projective Techniques 5. Scaling Technique 6. Sampling Method 7. Case Study Method. 1. Observation Method: We are almost constantly engaged in observation of things, objects, processes and […]