Theory and Methods - Positivism and Interpretivism 0.0 / 5 ? SociologySociological research methodsA2/A-levelWJEC Created by: MeganCreated on: 05-09-14 12:54 Define THEORY a set of ideas that provides an explanation for something 1 of 15 Define SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY A set of ideas that provides an explanation for the nature of human societies 2 of 15 Define METHODS means to gather information 3 of 15 Define METHODOLOGIES Key ideas about how we can learn about society e.g Positivism and Interpretivism 4 of 15 What are the two types of Sociological theory Structural Theories and Action Theories 5 of 15 What is another term for STRUCTURAL THEORIES Macro theories 6 of 15 What is another term for ACTION THEORIES Micro theories 7 of 15 What does the Structural (Macro) theory claim? That all social behaviour is shaped by social structures e.g Functionalism or Marxism 8 of 15 What does the Action (Micro) theory claim? That people are more creative and have more freedom than the structural theory assumes e.g. interactionism 9 of 15 What is functionalism also known as ? Consensus theory 10 of 15 What is Marxism also known as? Conflict theory 11 of 15 What does POSITIVISM claim? That sociology can use scientific methods to study society 12 of 15 What do type of data do POSITIVISTS want? (Name 6) 1. Quantitative 2. Objective 3. Reliable 4.Generalised 5.Verifiable 6.Representative 13 of 15 What type of PRIMARY DATA do POSITIVISTS use? (4) 1.Lab experiments, 2.Questionnaires, 3.Structured Interviews, 4. Structured non-participant observation 14 of 15 What type of SECONDARY DATA do POSITIVISTS use? (2) 1. Official Statistics 2. Previous quantitative data 15 of 15
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