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# Sociology Daily Answer Writing (27-07-2022)
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### Question-Cum-Model-Solutions

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1\. Discuss Questionnaire as a technique of data collection. What are the characteristics of a good questionnaire? 20 

2\. Explain the Probability Sampling strategies with examples. 10 

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### Model Structure 1.

**Introduction** 

● Define Questionnaire: Questionnaire is a set of printed or written questions with a choice of answers, devised for the purposes of a survey or statistical study. It is used primarily as a quantitative data collection tool. 

**Main Body** 

● Characteristics of a good questionnaire: 

○ Unambiguous 

○ It should not have doubtful questions 

○ It should be appealing to the target audience 

○ It should be brief 

○ Aesthetically appealing 

○ Mode of administration conducive to the target audience (soft/hard copy) 

○ Coherent placement of questions 

○ It should be intriguing 

○ There shouldn’t be repetition 

● Use of questionnaire in sociological research- explain with examples 

○ Goldthorpe and Lockwood affluent worker study 

● Advantages 

○ Cheapest, fastest and relatively easiest method of quantitative data collection 

○ High validity and reliability in close ended questionnaire 

○ Flexibility in data collection 

○ Highly objective 

○ Limited need of experts 

○ Scope for generalisation of data. 

● Limitations of using questionnaire for data collection 

○ Leading questions can influence the response of participant 

○ Social desirability bias 

○ Non-response bias 

○ Poor return of postal questionnaire 

○ Researchers bias → sequence and questions are decided by him/her based on own values Note: Advantages and Limitations can be eliminated or explained briefly in 10 marker question, but they must be explained in 20 marker question. 

**Conclusion** 

● Hybrid of quantitative methods like questionnaire and quantitative method must be used for sociological research. 

○ Triangulation Method given by Norman K Denizen 

○ Socio logic by Micheal Mann 

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### Model Structure 2.

**Introduction** 

● Definition of Sampling 

● Definition of Probability Sampling 

**Main Body** 

● Types of Probability Sampling with slight explanation - simple random, stratified random, random cluster and systematic sampling (You can use figures for explaining these types) 

● Examples - Use probability sampling to collect data, even if you collect it from a smaller population. 

● Benefits - cost effective, simple and straightforward. 

● Limitations - reliability of sample, problem of Quantification. 

Steps to conduct probability sampling 

1. Choose your population of interest carefully and then include them in the sample.
2. Determine a suitable sample frame
3. Select your sample and start your survey

**Conclusion** 

● Despite limitations, it provides cost effective and simple investigation of social issues.

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