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Positivism - Coggle Diagram
Positivism
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- Valid knowledge is gained from objectives and observable evidence
- Our knowledge can be considered by our senses
- We are able to predict and control the natural and social world
- Positivist believe that knowledge is the result of empirical observations
- We are able to obtain knowledge through careful observation and testing of assumptions as well as rely on experiments
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- Positivists claim that science is based on empirical data
- It favours the recording of facts through statistics
- Quantitative research emphasises the collection and analysis of the empirical data
- Experiments are done in labs through direct observation where the researcher is able to control the conditions
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- It is a positive perspective on reality
- A single, objective and structured view of reality that is governed by the law
- The essence of reality has order and regularity
- Positivists believe in the existence of an eternal reality
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- Positivism is the approach of natural science and the application of methods that study social phenomenon
- It encapsulates a spirit of enlightenment. The belief is based on whether human beings can improve their life and become better people by educating themselves
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- Positivists value objectives and free research that have not form of bias within it
- They value honesty and personal integrity
- Trust must be created when finding the accuracies of the objective realities
- Investigate an objective reality that predicts and controls nature, people and events
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