Section 2 philosphy behind studies

Thin description

mere observation of an action

Thick description

understanding cultural and social signifcance behind action

Bottom up

build a theory from observations/evidence by identifiying patterns

Top down 

use existing theory to gernate hypotheses and test those using oberservation 

Boottom up Inudctive or Deductive and Why ?

Inductive, as you abstract from observations, facts, evidence

Top down Inductive or Deductive and why ?

Remeber Didaktisch → there is a prediciton, hyptohsis and you reason for Oberservations , facts, like in school

Geertz

Rejects idea of objective knowledge, all research is Interpreative 

What position does KKV  represent in objectivity vs interpretation?

Seek methodogical rigor to minimize bias and maximize objectivity 

What is objectivity ?

claims, methods, results and scientists themselves, should not be influenced by particual perspectives, values, judgements, community bias or personal interests

Bias in research is also called ?

systematic error, like interviewing ruling party abouth ther performance, is leaading to inaccurate conclusions

Objectivity Illusion ? 

• most people think they are more objective than most others