2025

What is a variable in social research? What are their different types? Elaborate.
What do you mean by reliability? Discuss the importance of reliability in social science research.
What is hypothesis? Critically evaluate the significance of hypothesis in social research.
How does Weber's Verstehen address the objectivity-subjectivity debate in sociology?
What is sampling in the context of social research? Discuss different forms of sampling with their relative advantages and disadvantages.

2024

Do you think ‘objectivity’ is an over-hyped idea in sociological research? Discuss the merits and demerits of non-positivist methods. 20 Marks
How do you view and assess the increasing trend of digital ethnography and use of visual culture in sociological research? 20 Marks
What do you understand by ‘mixed method’? Discuss its strengths and limitations in social research. 20 Marks

What is the distinctiveness of the feminist method of social research ? Comment(2023)
What are variable? How do they facilitate research. (2023)(3)
What are the different dimensions of qualitative methods? Do you think that qualitative methods helps to gain a deeper sociological insight? Give reasons for your answer. (2023)
What are the ethical issues that a researcher faces in making use of participant observation as a method of collecting data? Explain. (2023)

The difference between information and data in social science is subtle. Comment. (2022)(3)
Examine the different types of non probability sampling techniques. Bring out the conditions of their usages with appropriate examples. (2022)
Suggest the measures of minimise the influence of researchers in the process of collecting data through focus group discussion. (2022)