Question

Match the following:

List - I (Methods)	List - II (Advantage)
A. Official statistics	I. Respondents can fill answers by themselves
B. Interviews	II. Explores subjects in detail (qualitative)
C. Questionnaire	III. Respondents can clarify orally
D. Case study	IV. Easily available in tabular form

• A. A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
• B. A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
• C. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
• D. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

Hint:

Quick match: Stats = Tabular; Interviews = Oral clarification; Questionnaires = Self-administered; Case Study = Deep/Qualitative.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: Different social research methods possess distinct functional advantages depending on whether the research requires quantitative breadth or qualitative depth.

Step 1: Official statistics are typically compiled by government bodies for administrative purposes, making them easily available in tabular form (IV) for broad quantitative analysis.

Step 2: Interviews allow for direct interaction between the researcher and the respondent, meaning respondents can clarify questions orally (III) to ensure mutual understanding.

Step 3: Questionnaires are designed as self-administered tools, allowing respondents to fill answers by themselves (I) at their convenience without direct researcher intervention.

Step 4: A case study is an intensive, idiographic approach that explores specific subjects in detail from a qualitative perspective (II) to gain deep insight into a particular instance.

Step 5: The resulting matches are: A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II.

Step 6: This sequence perfectly matches option (4). $$\boxed{\text{(4) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II}}$$