Chapter 1: Introduction to Knowledge Production

Flashcards covering key concepts from the lecture on knowledge production, qualitative and quantitative research methods, and the implications of objectivity and subjectivity in research.

Qualitative Research Methods

A type of research focused on understanding phenomena in their natural setting, emphasizing how and why questions about experiences and interpretations.

Quantitative Research Methods

A form of research that focuses on collecting numerical data and analyzing it using statistical methods to understand what is happening.

Objectivity

The concept in research where knowledge is produced through a distance between the researcher and the subject, leading to perceived impartiality.

Subjectivity

Knowledge produced through personal values, assumptions, and feelings, often viewed as less valid in traditional research paradigms.

Sociological Imagination

The ability to see the connection between personal experiences and larger social forces, aiding in the understanding of knowledge counts.

Mind-Body Dualism

The philosophical perspective that prioritizes rational thought (mind) over feelings and emotions (body), reflecting biases in knowledge production.

Top-Down Approach

A method of research where the perspectives and values of those in power dominate the understanding and representation of marginalized groups.

Community-Based Research

Research methodology that involves the community in defining the research focus, methodologies, and outcomes to ensure relevance and ethical engagement.

Strengths-Based Approach

A research perspective that focuses on a community's strengths rather than its weaknesses, aiming to mobilize and support those strengths in addressing issues.

Othering

The process of portraying a group as different or inferior, reinforcing hierarchies and assumptions about normality and superiority in research contexts.