DEBATE 2: Can sociology be value free? Flashcards

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Positivists

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quantitative, objective, value free, not bias by Rs values

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Interpretivists

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qualitative, subjective, value laden

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How can the research process be described as value laden?

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1- Operationalising key concepts
2- Choosing the topics
3- Interpreting findings
4- Selecting which findings top include
5- choosing a research method

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