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1
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What do Positivists seek from research?

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Objective, quantitative and reliable results

2
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What do Interpretivists seek from research?

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Subjective, qualitative and valid results

3
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What do Interpretivists believe is the aim of research?

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To gain verstehen; understanding of the participants’ thoughts and feelings

4
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Why do Interpretivists believe sociology can’t be a science?

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Individuals create society in their interactions, and we should seek value-laden and micro research

5
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Which approach believes sociology can be a science?

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Positivism

6
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Define value-free

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Not involving opinions and own ideas in research

7
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Define value-laden

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Involve your own ideas and attitudes in research