Positivism And Interpretivism Flashcards
1
Q
What research methods do positivists like?
A
Questionnaires
Statistics
Lab and field experiments
2
Q
Positivists like research methods which are r_____ and r______
A
Reliable ans representative
3
Q
Positivists are known as:
A
The scientists of Sociology
4
Q
What type of data do positivists prefer?
A
Quantitative data
5
Q
What research methods do interpretivists like?
A
Observations
Interviews
Documents
6
Q
Interpretivists like v_____ and v______
A
Validity and verstehen
7
Q
What type of data do interpretivists prefer?
A
Qualitative data
8
Q
Interpretivists are known as:
A
The investigative journalists of sociology
