‘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)
Comment on the reasons why neo-idealists and symbolic interactionists are critical of ‘positivism’ in Sociology.(UPSC PYQ)
Do you think that common sense is the starting point of social research? What are its advantages and limitations? Explain. (UPSC PYQ)
Write short note: Research Design, Bearing of research on theory, Design of sociological research, Social research design
What are the characteristics of scientific method? Do you think that scientific method in conducting sociological research is foolproof? Elaborate. (UPSC PYQ)
Does scientific method make Sociology a science? Illustrate your answer with Durkheim’s method.(UPSC PYQ)
Do you agree with the view that sociology can never be a science? What limitations need to be taken into consideration in the scientific study of social phenomena? (UPSC PYQ)