What are the different dimensions of qualitative method? Do you think that qualitative method helps to gain a deeper sociological insight? Give reasons for your answer.(UPSC PYQ)
Do you think ethnomethodology helps us in getting reliable and valid data? Justify your answer.(UPSC PYQ)
Distinguish between quantitative and qualitative techniques of data collection with suitable examples from Indian society.(UPSC PYQ)
Do you think ‘objectivity’ is an over-hyped idea in sociological research? Discuss the merits and demerits of non-positivist methods.
‘What are the shortfalls of positivist philosophy that gave rise to the non-positivist methods of studying social reality ?(UPSC PYQ)
How far are sociologists justified in using positivist approach to understand social reality? Explain with suitable illustrations.(UPSC PYQ)