Interpretivists Hold That

question 27

Multiple Choice

Interpretivists hold that:

• A)data gathered in the research process must be interpreted.
• B)we each interpret the world in our own way, and through our individual and unique interpretations we each of us construct our own realities.
• C)interpretation is fundamental to the research process.
• D)we are all part of one reality which must be interpreted.

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Definitions:

Rational Choice Theory

An economic principle that assumes individuals always make prudent and logical decisions that provide them with the highest amount of personal utility.

Micro-to-Macro

An approach or perspective in sociology that starts with the study of individuals or small groups (micro-level) and attempts to understand larger societal structures and processes (macro-level) based on these smaller interactions.

James Coleman

An influential American sociologist best known for his work in education, public policy, and social theory, including the development of the concept of social capital.

Psychological Reductionism

An approach that attempts to explain social phenomena solely through the lens of individual psychological processes.