Positivism vs Interpetivism Flashcards
(16 cards)
What do positivists assume?
Assumes society has objective social facts.
What do positivists say society exerts?
Society exerts influences onto it’s members.
What data do positivists use?
Quantifiable.
What approach do positivists take?
Objective approach.
What scale do positivists focus on?
A macro scale.
What do positivists believe researchers should be?
Researchers should remain detached and research should be value free.
What do positivists favour within research?
Reliability.
What research methods do positivists favour?
Questionnaires, structured interviews, experiments.
What do interpretivists assume?
Reality is constructed through the meaning created by individuals.
What do interpretivists say about our actions?
Our actions are results of our own meanings, not external forces.
What data do interpretivists use?
Qualitative.
What approach do interpretivists take?
Subjective.
What scale do interpretivists focus on?
Micro scale.
What do interpretivists believe researchers should do?
Researchers should develop Rappaport and empathy.
What do interpretivists favour within research?
Validity.
What research methods do interpretivists favour?
Unstructured interviews, ethnography, participant observation.
