Research Methods

Question 1

Define positivists?

Define interpretivists?

Answer 1

1. Want to know what is happening is society.
2. Want to know why a phenomena is happening.

Question 2

What are the Practical issues for research?

What are the Ethical issues for research?

What are the Theoretical issues for research?

Answer 2

1. Time, cost, funding, training, access to resources.
2. Informed consent, confidentiality, harm, right to withdraw.
3. Is the method favoured by positivists or interpretivists?