Positivist Approach in Sociology

What is the primary research goal in positivist methodology?

• To describe social phenomena

• To explain social phenomena

• To analyze social phenomena

• To predict social phenomena

In positivism, social structures are seen as:

• Subjective forces

• Objective forces

Which type of methods do positivists prefer for data collection?

• Qualitative methods

• Subjective methods

• Quantitative methods

• Opinion-based methods

What is the main reason why positivists value reliability in research?

• To ensure personal objectivity

• To encourage subjective interpretations

• To promote biased data collection

• To limit replication of research

Which of the following research methods offers higher levels of reliability according to positivists?

• Questionnaires

• Unstructured interviews

• Ethnographic studies

• Narrative analysis

What is the main characteristic of positivist research methods?

• Subjective interpretations

• Reliance on personal values

• Objective measurements

• Qualitative analysis

What is the value-free approach in positivism?

• The researcher's values do not influence the research

• The researcher can impose their values on the research

• The research is based on subjective interpretations

• The research is influenced by personal beliefs

What is the main purpose of systematic observation in positivist research?

• To create subjective knowledge

• To establish personal biases

• To develop qualitative theories

• To generate reliable knowledge