Interpretivism Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of methods do interpretivists like?
A
They like methods which get close to people.
2
Q
What is Verstehen?
A
Trying to understand the views of the individual through research (see their point of view)
3
Q
How do interpretivist study people?
A
They study people by talking to them personally and understanding how they see the world.
4
Q
Which sort of data do interpretivists like?
A
Qualitative data
5
Q
What do interpretivists believe the researchers task is?
A
To gain an understanding of interpretations and how people see the world.
