New IGNOU MSO-02 Help Book Research Methods and Methodologies in English – MA Sociology Latest Edition Guide and Study Material.

Block 1 – Approaches to Understanding Social Reality
Logic of Inquiry in Social Research
Empirical Approach
Diverse Logic of Theory Building
Theoretical Analysis

Block 2 – Philosophical Foundations of Social Research
Issues of Epistemology
Philosophy of Social Science
Positivism and its Critique
Hermeneutics

Block 3 – Contemporary Perspectives
Comparative Method
Feminist Approach
Participatory Method

Block 4 – Types, Methods and Design of Research
Types of Research
Methods of Research
Elements of Research Design

Block 5 – Quantitative Methods
Sampling Methods and Estimation of Sample Size
Measures of Central Tendency
Measures of Dispersion and Variability
Statistical Inference: Tests of Hypothesis
Correlation and Regression

Block 6 – Survey Research
Survey Method
Survey Design
Survey Instrumentation
Survey Execution and Data Analysis

Block 7 – Qualitative Research Methods and Techniques
Field Research-I
Field Research-II
Reliability, Validity and Triangulation
Qualitative Data Formatting and Processing
Writing up Qualitative Data

Block 8 – Data Analysis and Presentation of Research Findings
Using Internet and Word Processor
Using SPSS for Data Analysis Contents
Using SPSS in Report Writing
Tabulation and Graphic Presentation-Case Studies
Guidelines to Research Project Assignment