The specifics, role and methodological problems of expert knowledge in sociological research

The article reveals the methodological and methodical features of expert survey its role in sociological research. advantages limitations using results experts as a multivariant complex process both from points view research were substantiated. requirements for organization conduct, including competence experts, are presented. It is shown that lie possibility obtaining new reliable information, deep interpretation, explanation, forecasting phenomena processes under study, development practical recommendations non-standard positions. Particular emphasis placed on problems mistakes implementation various types sociology. Today, this method helps to diagnose, model, design predict state real objects processes, employee certification processes. Moreover, it can be used assess social consequences projects management decisions. This breadth functions contributes popularity surveys