An approach to social research which tries to understand human action through the eyes of those acting.
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Positivism
An approach to social research which aims to be as close to the natural sciences as possible.
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Ethical Factors
Considering how the research impacts on those involved with the research process. Includes such things as informed consent, ensure confidentiality, and legality.
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Reliability
The extent to which someone else can repeat the same research with the same population and achieve the same results.
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Representativeness
Where the research sample reflects the characteristics of the wider target population that is being studied.
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Sampling
The process of selection a section of the population to take part in social research.
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Theoretical Factors
Includes validity, reliability, representativeness and whether research is being carried out from a Positivist or Interpretivist point of view.
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Validity
The extent to which research provides a true picture of what is really 'out there' in the world.
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Verstehen
A German word meaning to 'understand in a deep way' - trying to understand someone 'empathetically', seeing the world through their eyes.
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An approach to social research which aims to be as close to the natural sciences as possible.
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Positivism
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Considering how the research impacts on those involved with the research process. Includes such things as informed consent, ensure confidentiality, and legality.
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The extent to which someone else can repeat the same research with the same population and achieve the same results.
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Where the research sample reflects the characteristics of the wider target population that is being studied.
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