So 562 : Qualitative Research Methods in Sociology | Model Question - 2014 |

Tribhuvan University

Faculty of Humanity and Social Sciences

OFFICE OF THE DEAN

2014

Masters Degree in Sociology

Course Title: Qualitative Research Methods in Sociology
Code no.: So. 562

Semester: 1st Semester

Candidates are required to answer the questions in their own words as far as practicable.

Group 'A'

2*10 = 20

Answers any TWO 

1. Discuss the concept of social research and its basic components with suitable examples.

2. Based on Neuman's writing on  'The Meaning of Methodology' discuss the competing approaches to social research highlighting the fact that the ideal type of approaches answer basic questions about research differently.

3. What are the key techniques of qualitative data analysis? Illustrate.

Group 'B'

8*5 = 40

4. What are the key techniques of data collection in qualitative research? Explain in brief.

5. Define grounded theory and highlight on the methodological concern in developing grounded-theory.

6. What are the basic ways of making research sociological? Discuss with reference to C.Mishra.

7. What is content analysis? Describe the basic steps of content analysis. (Marvasti)

8. Explain the relationship between meta-theory and research?

9. Write short notes on: a) Interview   b) Literature Review

10. Describe inductive and deductive methods of research.

11. Why is observation an important tool of qualitative data collection?

12. Why do researchers use diagrams to show causal relationships?

13. What are the key points to take into account while locating in field?

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| Model Question - 2014 |
So. 562 : Qualitative Research Methods in Sociology