Quiz Questions for Research Methods

Crotty Ch 2 Positivism

1. True or False? When referring to positivism we are referring to whether

something is inherently good or bad, right or wrong.

2. Fill in the blank.

________________ is seen as the founder of positivism.

3. Define the difference between verification and falsification.

4. What was the impact of Heisenberg’s research on subatomic particles on

positivism?

5. Define the term “paradigm” and tell me who developed the concept.

6. Why is Feyerabend considered by some to be an enemy of science?