research methods (mocks) Flashcards

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positivism - 7

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scientific principles 
observable phenomena - correlation and cause 
directly measurable 
reliability 
quantifiable data 
social facts 
Durkheim study of suicide
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evaluations of positivism

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+ objective and scientific approach - free from bias and own values - use quantitative research
+ government more likely to fund studies as it can be generalised and aren’t bias
+ more reliable as is scientific
- ignore the subjective experience of an individual
- researcher imposition

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interpretivism (6)

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subjective - meaning and experiences of individuals
verstehen and empathy
research imposition - having an option the research
rapport
qualitative data
high validity results

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strength - interpretivism

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+ high validity (personal experiences and feelings on topic)

+ good for sensitive topics

+ more meaningful

+ reflexivity - aware of own bias and conflicting it

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weakness- interpretivism

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  • unsystematic - snowball effect
  • research influence and narrow focus ( interpretivist believe this is okay )
  • unrepresentative (small sample and individual cases) and narrow focus
  • reliability not guaranteed ( interpretivist believe this is okay )
  • researcher bias
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ethnography

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researcher inserts themselves into the natural setting of the social group being studied
observe daily activities
research design - informal or unstructured interviews also used + empathesis with people

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evaluations of ethnography

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strengths 
\+interpretivists support this method (reliable results)
\+ detailed qualitative data provided
\+ high in validity 
\+ learn about cultures 

weakness - researcher bias and influence

  • time consuming
  • need a well trained researcher
  • ethical issue with illegal behavior ( research + participant)
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