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What do positivists prefer in research methods?
Scientific,
quantifiable
data
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Why do positivists prefer scientific data?
It is
quick
, easy, reliable, and
valid
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What type of data do interpretivists value?
Qualitative data
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What is the focus of interpretivist research?
In-depth meaning of
small-scale
groups
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What factors determine the choice of research method?
Practical issues
Ethical issues
Theoretical issues
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What practical issue relates to time in research methods?
Some methods take more time than others
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How does time affect research sample size?
More
time may lead to a
smaller
sample size
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How does money affect research?
It affects
researchers
,
respondents
, and time
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What is a practical issue related to access in research?
Some groups require
permission
to access
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What is informed consent in research?
Consent from subjects about
research effects
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Why is confidentiality important in research?
Subjects
have a right to
anonymity
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Which groups are more vulnerable to psychological harm?
Children
and other vulnerable groups
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What are the theoretical issues in research methods?
Reliability
Representativeness
Validity
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What does reliability in research mean?
Ability to repeat and obtain similar
results
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Which methods do positivists use for reliable research?
Questionnaires
and
structured interviews
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What is representativeness in research?
Sample
group reflects wider
population
characteristics
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Why do positivists value representativeness?
To discover general
patterns
in behavior
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What does validity refer to in research?
How true the
data
is
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What methods do interpretivists use for validity?
Unstructured interviews
and
participant observations
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How do interpretivists view the importance of validity compared to positivists?
Interpretivists emphasize validity over
reliability
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