theory and methods - quantitative research methods Flashcards

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what do positivists believe about researching society?

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society should be studied using the same objective, logical and scientific methods as the natural sciences

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how do positivists see society?

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society is an objective reality which follows patterns and laws

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according to positivists, why do social patterns exist?

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society exerts and influence over its members which influences their behaviour

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