Objectivity And Values

Question 1

Not value free

Answer 1

Relativism- no correct and objective view, no privileged accounts, all knowledge- values and assumptions
Different perspectives- embodying different assumptions eg feminism v functionalism. Influence type of research, concepts developed and conclusions reached
Funding and career

Question 2

Can be value free

Answer 2

20th century positivists- “spiritless technicians”. Fact not value.

Hypothesis testing and data collection, falls solely on this not values. No leading questions etc.