Understanding Interpretivism and Positivism

What does interpretivism primarily focus on in understanding the world?

• Scientific methods

• Objective truths

• Human interpretations

• Natural phenomena

How does positivism view knowledge?

• As irrelevant

• As objective and discoverable

• As subjective

• As socially constructed

What is a key difference between interpretivism and positivism?

• Positivism denies the existence of objective truths

• Interpretivism relies on scientific methods

• Positivism focuses on human interpretations

• Interpretivism sees knowledge as socially constructed

In the context of research, what does interpretivism emphasize?

• Random sampling

• Objective observation

• Analytical disclosure of meanings

• Quantitative data

According to interpretivism, how is access to reality achieved?

• Through scientific experiments

• Through objective measurements

• Through social constructions like language

• Through technological advancements