SY280 Chapter Notes -Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewing, The Control Group, Emergence
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O an explanation of observed regularities or patterns: components. Definitions: specify key terms in theory. Relational statements: connect 2 or more variables, deterministic, probabilistic, 2 variables go together all of the time, 2 variables go together with some degree of regularity. Limited in scope and tested directly by gathering empirical: middle range evidence, grande theory. Weaving back and forth between data and theory. Deriving theories from qualitative data: generate hypothesis that can be tested, intersubjectivity. Interpretation: arise at every stage of research, informed consent, deception, harm of participants, invasion of privacy, take sides, funding, ethics, politics. Feminists focus on women and their suffering. May have vested interest in the research. May lead to research conclusions that favour the company that funded. Govt funded is usually empirical and quantitative, short term costs and benefits. Gatekeeper may influence investigation: what kind of q"s, subjects, amount of time spent with a, negotiation subject, publication of findings be published.
