Syllabus: Optional Subject – Sociology – Papers I
Sociology as Science: (a) Science, scientific method and critique.
| How does a researcher achieve objectivity in interpretative research? | (22/I/1b/10) |
| Describe the basic postulates of Scientific method. How far are these followed in sociology research? | (16/I/3b/20) |
| Does scientific method make Sociology a science? Illustrate your answer with Durkheim’s method. | (18/I/5c/10) |
| Is Sociology a science? Give reasons for your answer. | (15/I/1a/10) |
| Discuss the relevance of historical method in the study of Society? | (15/I/1b/10) |