Theory & Methods

Which theory/theorist believes sociology IS a science?

• Popper

• Positivists

• Interpretivists

• Kuhn

Out of the below methods- which one would be more likely used by an Interpretivist?

• Structured Interview

• Questionnaire

• Unstructured Interview

• Lab Experiment

Interactionists/Social Action Theory are more likely to take a *blank* approach.

How do Popper and Kuhn see science differently?

Which of the below are examples of theories who predominantly take a Positivist view?

• Feminists

• Functionalists

• Interactionists

• Marxists

What area of your research SHOULD be value-free according to Weber?

• Interpretation of data

• Data collection

• Choosing your topic

Which sociologist said we should take the side of the underdog?

• Becker

• Goffman

• Gouldner

• Myrdal

Other than the sociologist- what else might influence the research with it's values?

Which of the below would a Postmodernist say on this debate?

• Sociology can and should be value free

• Sociology should have aspects that are value free but not all of it can be

• Sociology should embrace values

• Sociology is just made up of plural truths

Tell me about a study we've looked at in Sociology that can be value free and why.