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Unit-1: Elements of Scientific Methods and Various Steps in Social Research

self assessment notes

fill in the blanks:
1. A subject which is studied, is so scattered that no ___________ conclusion is possible out
of it.
2. The first stage of this social research is the most difficult part of ___________ .
3. After gaining the initial knowledge of the subject matter ___________ creates a principal
which he has imagined.

1.6 summary

y Under the Scientific method the facts are collected by observation, principles are established
and objectivity is important.
y Before starting social research following steps are observed: (a) selection of subject (b) study
books related to subject (c) define units (d) creating hypothesis (e) deciding information sources
and useful methods. (f) collection and inspection of facts (g) classification (h) conclusion and
implementation of laws.

1.7 Keywords

1. Social Research: in terms of social happenings and existing principals, to get new information
and knowledge , the scientific method,which is used is social research.
2. Scientific Methods: Scientific Methods is collective word which expresses all those processes
which help in making sciences.

1.8 review Questions

1. What do you understand by Scientific Methods?
2. explain various stages of social research.

answers: self assessment

1. reality
2. research-work
3. research scholar

1.9 Further Readings

Books 1. social science—Gupta, sharma
2. social sciences encyclopedia—Harikrishna rawat.

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