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Theory & Methods

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which theory/theorist believes sociology IS a science?

a)

Popper

b)

Positivists

c)

Interpretivists

d)

Kuhn

2.

Out of the below methods- which one would be more likely used by an Interpretivist?

a)

Structured Interview

b)

Questionnaire

c)

Unstructured Interview

d)

Lab Experiment

3.

Interactionists/Social Action Theory are more likely to take a *blank* approach.

(a)  

4.

How do Popper and Kuhn see science differently?

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5.

Which of the below are examples of theories who predominantly take a Positivist view?

a)

Feminists

b)

Functionalists

c)

Interactionists

d)

Marxists

6.

What area of your research SHOULD be value-free according to Weber?

a)

Interpretation of data

b)

Data collection

c)

Choosing your topic

7.

Which sociologist said we should take the side of the underdog?

a)

Becker

b)

Goffman

c)

Gouldner

d)

Myrdal

8.

Other than the sociologist- what else might influence the research with it's values?

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9.

Which of the below would a Postmodernist say on this debate?

a)

Sociology can and should be value free

b)

Sociology should have aspects that are value free but not all of it can be

c)

Sociology should embrace values

d)

Sociology is just made up of plural truths

10.

Tell me about a study we've looked at in Sociology that can be value free and why.

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