Theoretical Approaches to Research: Realism Flashcards
What is the reality in terms of using Qualitative or Quantitative Research methods in Sociology?
Researchers will often use both Qualitative and Quantitative research methods
Why will most modern researchers use Positivist and Interpretivist methods?
Because they want to produce the best piece of research for what they are looking for
What is the Realist Approach known as?
Taking the most appropriate Positivst and Interpretivist methods for someones research and applying them both
Does this mean that Realists use Mixed Methods?
Yes
What are mixed methods?
Using more than one research method in a study
What do Realist researchers use to integrate their qualitative and quantitative results beginning with ‘T’?
Triangulation