Research Methods 3 Flashcards
Interpretivism opposite?
Positivism
What is interpretivism?
The philosophy of sociology and theory of methodology which suggests social behaviour should focus on the signs and symbols which we use to communicate and meanings we attach to actions.
Interpretivist research methods
Interviews, observations, documents
What is the grounded theory
Development of a theory over time rather than a set hypothesis to test and retest.
Why do interpretavists reject positivism
It lacks verhesten
Ethnographies
In depth studies of the way of life of a group of people in their natural setting. Normally in depth and long term, e.g. about isolated tribes.
Interpretivist research examples (2)
Eileen Barker- the making of a moonie (1984)
Sudhir Venkatesh- Gang leader for a day (2008)
The bystander effect
Interpretivist participant observations. Qualitative data…?
Not representative or reliable.
What two and grams must I remember for 10 mark questions?
Point Explain Develop Link back
Sociologists Examples Concepts Theories
What makes up your explanation?
What why how who impact
