UPSC Sociology Optional 2018 Paper I Q.6C — Major theoretical strands of research methodo...

upsc cse main — Sociology optional paper (2018), Paper I, Question 6C (10 marks, about 150 words).

Section: Section B | Type: Optional question

Syllabus mapping: Chapter 2 — Sociology As Science | Topic b — Major theoretical strands of research methodology.

Question: In what way ‘Interpretative’ method is different from the ‘positivist’ approach in the study of social phenomena? Explain with examples, the explanatory and exploratory designs of Social research.

Section B

6.(c)

In what way ‘Interpretative’ method is different from the ‘positivist’ approach in the study of social phenomena? Explain with examples, the explanatory and exploratory designs of Social research.

10 Marks 150 words 2. Sociology As Science b. Major theoretical strands of research methodology

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