Social Research: Science Applied to Society
Society can be studied scientifically.
↳ Social research turns everyday questions about society into structured, evidence-based inquiry.
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⚡ Topic Learning KitSYBA Sociology – Research Methodology (Unit 1 & 2)
English 41 leveled MCQs 60 flashcards 9 games Free
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7 Aims of Social Research
Why do researchers study society?
↳ The core aim is to build systematic knowledge that helps understand and improve society.
Motives Behind Social Research
Curiosity is a research tool.
↳ Motives range from personal curiosity to large-scale social improvement.
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SYBA Sociology – Research Methodology (Unit 1 & 2)
This kit covers the foundations of social research — its meaning, aims, motives, principles and types — along with the core tools of research: interviews, questionnaires, observation, research problems, hypotheses, resea…
- Social research is the systematic and scientific study of society, social behaviour, social relationships, and social problems.
- It involves collecting, analysing, and interpreting information about society.
- Main aims of social research: discover new facts, understand behaviour, study social problems, test knowledge, establish relationships, expl…
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41 questions laddered from warm-up to topper-level, each with an explanation. A taste:
Which of the following best describes social research?
Beginner
A Casual personal opinion about society
B A way to prove personal beliefs about society
C Systematic and scientific study of society
D A method of collecting only numerical data
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Systematic and scientific study of society
Social research is defined as the systematic and scientific study of society, social behaviour, social relationships, and social problems. It is not casual opinion or a way to prove personal beliefs.
A researcher wants to understand why some students have low attendance. Which aim of social research does this reflect?
Beginner
A Discovering new facts
B Establishing relationships
C Studying social problems
D Testing existing knowledge
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Studying social problems
Studying social problems is one of the main aims of social research. Low attendance is a social problem affecting students, and the researcher aims to understand it.
Which of the following is NOT a principle of social research?
Beginner
A Personal bias
B Confidentiality
C Accuracy
D Objectivity
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Personal bias
Personal bias is the opposite of objectivity, which is a principle of social research. The principles include objectivity, scientific approach, accuracy, reliability, validity, systematic procedure, ethical behaviour, and confidentiality.
A researcher personally asks 20 college students about their experiences with online education. Which method is being used?
Beginner
A Sampling
B Questionnaire
C Interview
D Observation
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Interview
An interview is a method of collecting information through direct interaction between a researcher and a respondent. The researcher personally asking questions indicates an interview.
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