This discussion is about the meaning of social science research. Here I have discussed the objectives of social science research. I have also talked about objectivity in social science research, with its limitation.

1. This discussion*, with omission & commission, is about the
meaning of social science research. Here I have
discussed the objectives of social science
research. I have also talked about objectivity in
social science research, with its limitation.
*by K Das, CBPBU
1st June, 2021
Understanding the concept of Social Science Research
Coursework
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through the slides,
it’ll itself simplifies
lots of our
understanding

2. SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH IS THE ACTIVITY OF
GATHERING, ANALYSING AND INTERPRETING INFORMATION
FOR A VARIETY OF SOCIAL, POLITICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND
ECONOMIC PURPOSES. ...
IT IS A SYSTEMATIC METHOD OF EXPLORING, ANALYSING
AND CONCEPTUALISING HUMAN LIFE TO EXTENT AND
CORRECT OR VERIFY KNOWLEDGE OF HUMAN BEHAVIOUR
AND SOCIAL LIFE
THEY CONTRIBUTE TO A NUMBER OF SPECIALIST SUBJECT
AREAS WITHIN THE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES.
What is Social Science Research

3. SOCIAL SCIENCES INCLUDE VARIOUS DISCIPLINES THAT
DEALING WITH:
HUMAN LIFE,
HUMAN BEHAVIOUR,
SOCIAL GROUPS AND
SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS
SOCIAL SCIENCE INCLUDES:
POLITICAL SCIENCE, ECONOMICS,
BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE, COMMERCE,
EDUCATION, LAW, HISTORY,
PSYCHOLOGY, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION,
SOCIOLOGY, SOCIAL WORK ETC.
Jurisdiction of Social Sciences
Social Science is involved
everywhere starting from
the healthcare to the
business world. It also
contributes to social
welfare, formulation of
theories, development of
methodology, social
planning, prediction, and
control (Agarwal 2020).

4. OTHER RELEVANT OBJECTIVES:
# TO DISCOVER NEW FACTS
# TO VERIFY AND TEST OLD FACTS
# TO DEVELOP NEW SCIENTIFIC TOOLS, CONCEPTS AND
THEORIES
# TO KNOW CONNECTION BETWEEN HUMAN ACTIVITIES
# TO UNDERSTAND THE FUNCTIONS OF THE SOCIETY
# TO STUDY INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOUR AND SOCIAL ACTION
# TO EXPLORE SOCIAL REALITY
# TO DEVELOP THEORIES
Objectives of Research
To generate new questions and
new solutions with new times
To discover answers to questions through the
application of scientific methods (Kothari: 1990).

5. CONDITION OF RESEARCH
ARRIVING
CONCLUSION ON
FACTS WITHOUT ANY
BIAS AND VALUE
JUDGEMENT
CONCLUSIONS MUST
BE INDEPENDENT OF
ONE'S PERSONAL
BELIEFS, LIKES,
DISLIKES AND HOPES
Objectivity
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6. # Patience and self-control
# Open mind
# Use of standardized concepts,
methods and random sampling
Achieving
Objectivity
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it should be value free

7. SELECTION OF PROBLEM
REVIEW OF LITERATURE
FORMULATING HYPOTHESIS/ OBJECTIVES
PREPARING RESEARCH DESIGN
DATA COLLECTION
ANALYSIS OF DATA
CONCLUSIONS/SUGGESTIONS
REPORT WRITING
Research process
(steps – starts to ends - again & again with feedback)
1st stage
2nd stage
3rd stage
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8. Research process
Stage I - Abstract thought development
General
question
idea
Theory testing or
Theory
development
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9. Research process
Stage II
Planning
Research
method
Specify
concepts
operationalization
Population/
sample
It is a process where we specify
how we will measure concepts of
interest unambiguously
Population:
Entire collection of units of interest
E.g. all students of CBPBU
Sample:
A subset of units from our population
of interest
E.g. 100 students of CBPBU
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Strategies, processes or
techniques utilized in the
collection of data or evidence for
analysis in order to uncover new
information
What, Why & How
If we want to prevent Novel Corona
Virus, first of all, we must know.
What is the Corona Virus ?
Why this has spread ?
How did it spread ?

10. Research process
Stage III
Data
collection
Data
processing
analysis reporting
input output
Inputs depend on output
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Digestive system

11. This way we may also understand research process
Select issue
Review literature
Develop
hypothesis
Research
design
measurement
Data
analysis
ethics
Writing report
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Intellection contributions from
others must be consistently and
responsibly acknowledged (cite your
sources). Academic work completed
in any other way is fraudulent
The scientific research process is a multi-step process where the
steps are interlinked with the other steps in the process

12. Relevance of Social Science Research
SSR plays an important role in all field. Development of society is not possible without SSR
DISCOVERY OF
FACTS AND THEIR
INTERPRETATION
DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING,
SOCIAL
WELFARE
CONTROL
OVER SOCIAL
PHENOMENON
PREDICTION
SYSTEMATISA-
TION OF
KNOWLEDGE
DIAGNOSIS OF
PROBLEMS
AND THEIR
ANALYSIS

13. Limitations of Social Science Research
limitations
PERSONAL VALUES
(BIASNESS)
COMPLEX SUBJECT
MATTER
WRONG DECISIONS
HUMAN PROBLEMS /
REFUSAL OF RESPONDENTS
(HUMAN SOCIETY & HUMAN BEHAVIOR
IS TOO COMPLEX)
(INVESTIGATOR MUST RESPECT CLIENTS’
VALUE)
(ANY MISTAKE IN ANY DECISIONS
VITIATE THE VALIDITY OF THE FINDINGS)
Human problems cause biases and may invalidate
the research findings and conclusions

14. Concluding Remarks
Social science research helps diverse subject areas to
achieve their motives. It plays an important role in all
fields.
Hence, the growth and development of a society are
impossible without social science research.
There is never an end to the social science research. It is
just like cycling process.

15. Sources of the discussion
 Kothari, C.R., (1990): Research Methodology – Methods and
Techniques, Second Edition, New Age Publishers, New Delhi
 http:/www.slideshare.net/anamikadady1/3-
45357765?from_m_app
 http://www.slideshare.net/sreenathb/scientific-social-science-
research?from_m_app=android
 Meaning and significance of Social Science Research by Ritu
Agarwal. Available at https://www.sociologygroup.com/social
science research
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