Secondary Data: Different approaches to Official Statistics Flashcards
1
Q
Why are Positivists more likely to use Official Statistics as Secondary Data?
A
Because it is Quantitative data
2
Q
Why will Interpretivists not use Official Statistics?
A
Because the data is not Qualitative
3
Q
Why do Marxists dislike official statistics?
A
They see it as a way of controlling the working class
4
Q
Why do Feminists dislike official statistics?
A
They see it as a way for men to control women
5
Q
Why do Feminists feel this way?
A
Because they believe that domestic violence crimes are underrepresented
