DEBATE 2: Can sociology be value free? Flashcards
1
Q
Positivists
A
quantitative, objective, value free, not bias by Rs values
2
Q
Interpretivists
A
qualitative, subjective, value laden
3
Q
How can the research process be described as value laden?
A
1- Operationalising key concepts
2- Choosing the topics
3- Interpreting findings
4- Selecting which findings top include
5- choosing a research method