Types of Classification in Social Research | Classification of Data in Sociology II

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In today’s lecture, we will discuss one of the most fundamental concepts in social research methodology — Classification of Data.
Understanding how data is classified is essential for every sociology student and researcher, as it helps in systematic organization, comparison, and analysis of data collected during research.

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🔍 In This Video You Will Learn:

1️⃣ Meaning of Classification in Social Research – What do we mean by classifying data?
2️⃣ Need and Importance of Classification – Why classification is a must before analysis.
3️⃣ Types of Classification:
• (a) Qualitative Classification: Based on attributes such as gender, religion, caste, education, etc.
• (b) Quantitative Classification: Based on measurable numerical data like income, age, marks, etc.
• (c) Geographical Classification: Based on region, area, or location.
• (d) Chronological Classification: Based on time or period, such as year-wise or decade-wise data.
4️⃣ Steps of Data Classification in Social Research
5️⃣ Examples from Sociological Studies – How famous sociologists used classification in their fieldwork and surveys.

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🎯 Why This Topic Is Important:
• Frequently asked in BA/MA Sociology, IGNOU Assignments, and UGC NET Sociology.
• Helps in writing research reports and dissertations.
• Forms the base for data tabulation, analysis, and interpretation.

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