"Positivists view the use of scientific methods of research as desirable or preferable and are critical sociologists that use subjective or unobservable mental states." The positivist methodology came from the early sociologist, Auguste Comte. He maintained that the application of the methods and assumptions of the natural sciences of the "positive sciences" of society. From this rational came the tenants of positivism or the positivist perspective. Some characteristics of this type of methodology are:- ·…showed first 75 words of 499 total…

…showed last 75 words of 499 total…They can be useful because they assist the researcher in getting closer to the subjects being studied without actually being noticed. It works even better if the type of participant observation is covert. The researcher becomes an actual integral part of the study. In conclusion, it is evident that all types of research and methodologies may have faults, which make them seem impossible, until you actually look at the good in them. (c) Petra Montague-Sylvester