Chapter 8

इकाई - 1 सामाजिक अनुसंधान: अर्थ एवं प्रकृति

This section introduces the concept of social research, its meaning, nature, objectives, importance, and limitations. The outline for this unit is provided, highlighting the systematic study of social phenomena and the scientific approach to understanding society. The section also lists the learning objectives, ensuring that after studying this unit, students will understand the meaning, features, nature, and importance of social research, as well as the challenges involved in studying social events.

• Social research is the systematic study of social phenomena.
• It aims to expand and test human knowledge in new environments.
• Social research helps in understanding and solving complexities of human life.
• The unit covers definitions, characteristics, nature, objectives, importance, and limitations of social research.
• 📌 Social Research: Systematic investigation into social phenomena to acquire new knowledge.
• 📌 Phenomena: Observable events or occurrences in society.

1.1 उद्देश्य

This section outlines the objectives of studying this unit. After completing the unit, students will be able to: understand the meaning and features of social research; gain knowledge about the nature of social research; comprehend the importance of social research; and become aware of the problems in studying social phenomena.

• Understand the meaning and features of social research.
• Gain knowledge about the nature of social research.
• Comprehend the importance of social research.
• Become aware of the problems in studying social phenomena.
• 📌 Objective: The intended learning outcomes for students after studying the unit.