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What do Interpretivists use?
Interpretivists use valid methods that give Qualitative data. Looks at an individual - Microsociology.
1)Interpretivists believe that you can only really understand human behaviour using empathy. They think it is important to uncover and understand the meaning individuals give to their actions and of others.
2) Use methods to discover meanings, motives and reasons behind human behaviour and social interaction.
3) Use methods like participant observation and unstructured interviews to build up a rapport ( a feeling of mutual trust and understanding with individuals, to produce a valid and detailed picture.
4) WEBER - empathy and observation, get inside a person's head. Verstehen.
1)Interpretivists believe that you can only really understand human behaviour using empathy. They think it is important to uncover and understand the meaning individuals give to their actions and of others.
2) Use methods to discover meanings, motives and reasons behind human behaviour and social interaction.
3) Use methods like participant observation and unstructured interviews to build up a rapport ( a feeling of mutual trust and understanding with individuals, to produce a valid and detailed picture.
4) WEBER - empathy and observation, get inside a person's head. Verstehen.
Flashcard info:
Author: Lex26
Main topic: Education
Topic: Research Methods & Key Words
Published: 31.05.2010