GGR271H1 Lecture : research methods
Document Summary
Lessons are supposed and type the article name into the: www. library. utoronto. ca to be about methods article tab, due february 13, 2012. Interpretivism: seek to understand human behaviour shapes social change. Can"t really separate the researcher from the research- research has to be action oriented- there is some element that is pushing for change in one direction or another. Two ontological positions: ontology relates to how we understand the world around us, objectivism: these patterns will go on whether you"re involved in, constructivist: we create knowledge and understanding between them or not us. History of thought in geography: the importance of geography for imperialism: geographical societies [ex. Chicago school and organisms: ecological principles, technological limitations. Implications of scholarly role: data availability/methods, research impact/audience, research ethics, conflict with research subjects. Is objectivity possible: transparency, systematic research design, consideration of generalization and sampling issues. Interviews/questionnaires: letters, corporate documents, photographs, structured observation.
