Positivists And Interpravists Methodology

Question 1

What do positivists believe about objectivity

Answer 1

It is possible but can only measure observational behaviour

Question 2

Quantitative data is______________which makes it more objective

Answer 2

Mathematical

Question 3

What do researchers need to do to make remain objective

Answer 3

Stick to the fact and avoid personal feelings

Question 4

Do interpravist believe researchers must be objective or subjective

Answer 4

Subjective

Question 5

What does Herbert Blume believe about studying people

Answer 5

It’s better to study people by understanding their personal experiences and meanings instead of looking at numbers and data

Question 6

What does Weber argue against objectivity and what should sociologists be doing

Answer 6

People are unpredictable and cannot be measured in a scientific way

sociologists are to document the experiences of others and how they see the world

Question 7

What did Gouldner suggest how sociologists should study

Answer 7

Sociologist should not just study society from a distance but should actively engage in social issues