Question

question 3 of 10
which person is best demonstrating the interpretative approach to social research?
a. erin, who is using data in her study instead of her personal opinions
b. jose, who is focusing on how to improve society in his study
c. conrad, who decides that it takes too long to collect information so he uses guess work to create his study
d. sofia, who goes beyond making observations and tries to make meaning of certain behaviors in her study

Explanation:

The interpretative approach in social - research focuses on understanding the meaning behind social actions and behaviors. Sofia is going beyond just observing and trying to make meaning of certain behaviors, which aligns with this approach. Erin using data over personal opinions is more related to a positivist approach. Jose focusing on improving society is more of an applied or normative approach. Conrad using guess - work is not a valid research approach.

Answer:

D. Sofia, who goes beyond making observations and tries to make meaning of certain behaviors in her study