theory and methods - quantitative research methods

Question 1

what do positivists believe about researching society?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

how do positivists see society?

Answer 2

society is an objective reality which follows patterns and laws

Question 3

according to positivists, why do social patterns exist?

Answer 3

society exerts and influence over its members which influences their behaviour