UPSC Sociology Optional 2025 Paper I Q.7A — Variables, sampling, hypothesis, reliability...

upsc cse main — Sociology optional paper (2025), Paper I, Question 7A (20 marks, about 250 words).

Section: Section B | Type: Optional question

Syllabus mapping: Chapter 3 — Research Methods & Analysis | Topic c — Variables, sampling, hypothesis, reliability and validity.

Question: What is sampling in the context of social research? Discuss different forms of sampling with their relative advantages and disadvantages.

प्रश्न: सामाजिक अनुसन्धाम के सन्दर्भ में निदर्शन से आप क्या समझते हैं? निदर्शन के विभिन्न प्रारूपों पर उनके सापेक्ष लाभ और हानि के साथ चर्चा कीजिए।

Section B

7.(a)

सामाजिक अनुसन्धाम के सन्दर्भ में निदर्शन से आप क्या समझते हैं? निदर्शन के विभिन्न प्रारूपों पर उनके सापेक्ष लाभ और हानि के साथ चर्चा कीजिए।

What is sampling in the context of social research? Discuss different forms of sampling with their relative advantages and disadvantages.

20 Marks 250 words 3. Research Methods & Analysis c. Variables, sampling, hypothesis, reliability and validity

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