value freedom Flashcards
1
Q
what is value freedom?
A
the ability of the researcher to keep their own values from interfering with the research process
2
Q
how does value freedom relate to sociology as a science?
A
-‘facts’ shouldn’t be influenced by researchers own beliefs is a key aspect of ‘science’
3
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how does positivism relate to value freedom?
A
-argue sociology is a science so should be value free
-it can be value free because it uncovers objective ‘laws’ of how social systems work
