Positivists VS Interpretivists

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Positivists

  • Macro view of society
  • Quantative Data
  • Seek patterns of behaviour
  • Produce data that is RELIABLE and REPRESENTATIVE
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Interpretivists

  • Micro view of society
  • Qualitative Data
  • Seek to understand social action meanings
  • Produce data that is VALID
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