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Choosing a Method
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What type of
data
does the
positivist
perspective prefer?
scientific
,
quantifiable
data that is quick and easy to obtain, and is rich in
reliability
What type of
data
does the
interpretivist
perspective prefer?
qualitative
data that provides
in-depth
meaning
of a small-scale research group, and is therefore rich in
validity
What else influences the choice of research method?
the
practical
,
ethical
and
theoretical
issues associated with it
What
are some practical issues?
time-
Some methods take more time than others due to more detailed data being recorded (e.g.). more time = smaller sample
money-
equipment
,
travel
,
people's
time
and
funding
may restrict research method used
access- some
respondents
/
topics
are easier to access than others-e.g., trying to
research
a
school
What are some
ethical
issues?
Informed
consent-
participants must be
fully
aware
of what the research
entails
and this should be
explained
using terms that are
easily
understood
Confidentiality
and
privacy-
participants should remain
anonymous
and
unidentifiable
in
published
research
Psychological
harm-
some groups are more
vulnerable
to this than others-e.g.,
children
, nature of research shouldn't involve
cruelty
What are the
theoretical issues
?
Reliability
-must be repeatable with
similar
results (
standardised
measuring instrument)
Representativeness
- sample group must have similar characteristics to the rest of the group
Validity
- how true and accurate the data is
Why do interpretivists prioritise validity?
They reveal real
meanings
that people attach to actions
Why do positivists prioritise representativeness?
Generalisability
- can find
causal laws
and
social facts
What do positivists prefer in research methods?
Scientific,
quantifiable
data
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What type of data do interpretivists value?
Qualitative data
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Why do positivists prefer scientific data?
It is quick and easy to
obtain
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What is a key characteristic of interpretivist research?
It provides
in-depth
meaning of small groups
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What factors determine the choice of research method?
Practical
, ethical, and
theoretical
issues
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