pyq/2022/sociology-optional-i/3

(a) What are the shortfalls of positivist philosophy that gave rise to the non-positivist methods of studying social reality? (20)

(b) Critically examine how Durkheim and Merton explicate Anomie. (20)

(c) Suggest measures to minimize the influence of the researcher in the process of collecting data through focus group discussion. (10)