UPSC Mains Sociology Paper Topic : Research Methods and Analysis

Q. Explain the probability sampling strategies with examples. 10 Marks/2019

Q. Bring out the significance of Ethnography in social research. 20 Marks/2019

Q. Distinguish between qualitative techniques of data collection with suitable examples from Indian society. 10 Marks/2018

Q. Illustrate with example the significance of variable in sociology research. 10 Marks/2017

Q. Examine epistemological foundation of qualitative methods of social research. 10 Marks/2017

Q. How can one resolve the issue of reliability and validity in the context of sociological research on inequality? 10 Marks/2017

Q. Analyze the importance of qualitative method in social research. 10 Marks/2016

Q. "Hypothesis is a statement of the relationship between two or more variables" Elucidate by giving example of poverty and illiteracy. 10 Marks/2016

Q. "Participant observation is the most effective tool for collecting facts" Comment. 20 Marks/2016

Q. What are variables? Discuss their role in experimental research. 10 Marks/2015

Q. Examine the problems of maintaining objectivity and value neutrality in social science research. 20 Marks/2015

Q. Why is random sampling said to have more reliability and validity in research? 20 Marks/2015

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