SOC221H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Institute Of Historical Research, Grounded Theory, Narrative History
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Historical research is suited for examining the combinations of social factors that produce a specific outcome. Also, it is good for comparing entire social systems to see what is common or unique. By looking at historical events, a research can generate new concepts and broaden their perspective. The logic of historical research and quantitative research. Historical research can be organized along three dimensions: The logic of historical research and interpretive research. Historical researchers focus on culture and try to see through the eyes of those being studies like interpretive researchers. Both recognize that the researchers pov is an unavoidable part of research. Both capture subjective feelings and not how everyday, ordinary activities signify important social meaning. The researcher"s meaning system frequently differs from that of the people he or she studies but they try to penetrate and understand their pov. Generalization and theory are limited in field and historical research. Historical research usually relies on limited and indirect evidence.
