Practice EXERCISES - 5.6 | 5. DOING SOCIOLOGY: RESEARCH METHODS | CBSE 11 Introducing Sociology
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the main goal of using scientific methods in sociology?

💡 Hint: Think about why bias might be a problem in social research.

Question 2

Easy

Define reflexivity in your own words.

💡 Hint: Consider the impact of personal views on research.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary goal of objectivity in sociological research?

  • To gather subjective opinions
  • To eliminate biases
  • To enhance personal narrative
  • To generalize findings without evidence

💡 Hint: Think about how biases impact research outcomes.

Question 2

True or False: Reflexivity is not a necessary component of sociological research.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the importance of self-awareness in the research process.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a small-scale qualitative study in your neighborhood focusing on a social issue, detailing the methods you would use for data collection.

💡 Hint: Think about the social issues you find significant.

Question 2

Critically assess how findings from a survey about teenage behavior might differ if the study included only a specific subgroup rather than a representative sample.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the principle of stratification in sampling.

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