accurate investigation or for developing a hypothesis
When is this applicable?
when there are few or no earlier research/studies to
which references can be made for information
there is little knowledge available
about social interaction pattern
Methods
Survey of Literature
The researcher has to gather these various hypothesis with a view
to evaluate their usefulness for further research and to consider
whether they suggest new hypothesis after thorough research of
all the available material
The Experience of Survey
are in a position to observe the effects of different policy –actions and to relate these to problems of
human welfare
Characteristics:
Best Hypothesis: help of experience
survey best hypothesis can be made
Behavioural Possibility: It introduces the different types of study
Knowledge of Facilities
Control Factor: controlled and un-controlled knowledge can be found
Knowledge of Helping Persons
Case Study
Definition
insight-stimulating cases should be selected for
special study. For particular problems, certain cases
may be found more appropriate than others
Objective
is to know precisely the factors and causes which
plain the complete behavioral patterns of unit and
the place of the unit in its surrounding social miller
Results:
are not usually useful for decision-making by
themselves, but they can provide significant insight
into a given situation.
Descriptive Research
Purpose
It is used to identify and obtain information on
characteristic of a particular issue like community,
group or people
describes social events, social structure, social situations