choosing a method

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