Qualitative Data Flashcards
1
Q
Name 2 strengths?
A
1) - valid which means that it gives a true social picture of social life (researchers own words)
2) - can be used to research groups who might be ignore by more traditional methods
2
Q
Format?
A
Narrative format
3
Q
What is it?
A
Valid
4
Q
What is it not?
A
Reliable
5
Q
What does it do about social behaviour?
A
Gives a detailed description
6
Q
What do you find out about it?
A
Meanings and motives behind behaviour
7
Q
Why are they not reliable?
A
They are difficult to repeat
8
Q
Why is it not very representative?
A
The research is often on a small scale
9
Q
Who likes it?
A
Interpretivists
10
Q
Why don’t positivists like them?
A
They lack credibility as they are subjective and open to interpretation
