In this paper, an analytical tool enabling the analysis of social stratification is proposed. The classical scheme for scaling consisting of two stages, conceptualisation and operationalization, is modified by the use of the concept of granulation introduced by L. Zadeh. The essential step in...

Certain kinds of data are not available in archival records, or are not accessible for researchers. For having them one needs to go directly to individuals and ask them. Social survey is the only tool for measuring opinions, attitudes and behaviors