Category: Social Science Research
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Methods of Research – AS and A Level Sociology Notes
Synopsis: This article covers associated sub-topics with respect to sociological research and its types. This includes the stages involved during the research process, various methods and tools related to the research topic and numerous ethical issues that the researcher might encounter. It also explores the difference between the sources of data collection that may suit…
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Reflexive Sociology (Gouldner): The Coming Crisis of Western Sociology
TOWARDS A REFLEXIVE SOCIOLOGY- Sociological theory and personal reality in the coming crisis of western sociology There is a difference between the work of Gouldner as a sociologist, there is a convergence of his earlier work and the work which he has done later, for example, his thesis on modern sociology which was on functionalism…
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How to write Literature Review: Explained with Examples
There is hardly any topic left in this time and age that has not been researched, discussed, or written. Therefore, while computing any academic paper (such as term paper, dissertation, etc.), you will encounter multiple works along the same line. When you read these already published works and use them to further your research, that…
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What is an Observational Research: Steps, Types, Pros and Cons
Observational research refers to qualitative and non-experimental studies that seek to systematically observe, record, and analyse a particular society, culture, behaviours and attitudes. It is non-experimental in its observation as it does not manipulate any variables. The steps are undertaken in conducting Observation research usually include: (Bailey, 1994) Observational Research is typically dichotomized on the basis…
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Objectivity and Subjectivity in Social Sciences Research
Research is an integral part of not only academia but society as well because academic research is what allows individuals to understand the world in a factual sense. Data provides us with facts and these facts structure the world we live in. Society and every aspect of it has been studied for decades now and…
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Interesting aspects of Balochistan and Insurgency in Balochistan
Introduction: Located in the southwestern region of Pakistan, Balochistan is the largest of the four provinces of Pakistan in terms of land area. The region has a very dry desert climate and has an abundance of natural resources which has kept the Pakistani government very much interested in it. Its provincial capital and largest city…
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Sociological Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods
Research methods and analysis of sociology dealt with techniques to obtain information in a vivid form. Research is carefully observing patterns for searching for new facts or terms in any kind of subject. For example, there are several research centers for obtaining new results for better performance, say Bhabha Atomic Research center which specializes in…