Positivism vs. Interpretivism

What is triangulation in research?

• The use of two or more research methods to balance weaknesses and strengths

• The use of a single research method for consistency

• The use of two researchers using the same technique

• The use of one researcher using one technique

Which concept refers to social structures as 'unseen forces' influencing individual decisions?

• Positivism

• Interpretivism

• Methodological Pluralism

• Triangulation

What is the goal of positivist research?

• Unreliable

• Reliablity

• Inconsistent

• Subjective

What is the goal of interpretivist research?

• Unreliable

• Reliable

• Inconsistent

• Validity

The concept of "Verstehen" is most closely associated with:

• Quantitative analysis

• Interpretivism

• Experimental design

• Statistical modeling

What concept did Max Weber introduce?

• Anomie

• Verstehen

• Alienation

• Positivism

Who do you think would prefer to use the questionnaire method of research? A positivist or interpretivist? Why?

• Positivist, for quantitative data

• Interpretivist, for subjective insights

• Positivist, for subjective insights

• Interpretivist, for quantitative data

Who do you think would prefer to use the unstructured interview method of research? A positivist or interpretivist? Why?

• Positivist, for quantitative data

• Interpretivist, for qualitative data

• Positivist, for qualitative data

• Interpretivist, for quantitative data

Which term refers to the ability to produce the same results under consistent conditions?

• Validity

• Reliability

• Efficiency

• Simplicity

What does "validity" mean in research?

• How well a study can be repeated by others.

• How accurately a study measures what it is supposed to measure.

• How consistent the results of a study are over time.

• How ethical the study is.