WEEK 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 approaches to research?
A
Emperial/Positivistic, Interpretive & Critical
2
Q
Describe Emperical/Positivistic research approach
definition/goal/engagment of researcher/application of theory
A
- Searches for objective “truths” and law-like statements about human behavior
- Goal: explanation of the world
- Engagement of Researcher: seperate
- Application of Theory: to generalize across individuals
3
Q
Describe Interpretive research approach
definition/goal/engagment of researcher/application of theory/
A
- Focuses on how humans “co-create” reality.
Conclusions are made case-by-case - Goal: probe the relativism of the world
- Engagement of Researcher: involved
- Application of the Theory: to illuminate an individual case
4
Q
Describe Interpretive research approach
definition/goal/engagment of researcher/application of theory
A
- Examines power and oppression in society.
Involves deep analysis of situations/issues. - Goal: identify power/change society
- Engagement of Researcher: involved
- Application Theory: to critique a specific set of cases
5
Q
Onotology
extension of 3 approaches
A
What is the nature of reality?
To what extent do “laws of nature” exist?
6
Q
Epistemology
extension of 3 approaches
A
How should go about knowing the world?
What research methods should we use?
7
Q
Axiology
extension of 3 approaches
A
To what extent should researchers integrate their
personal values into their work?
