Positivism

Positivism stresses the use of precise research methods, which are a fundamental starting point of science in the formation of knowledge.

• Considers as scientific only such methods, which are based on immediate observation and measurement of phenomena with various quantitative variables
• Emphasises the idea of objectivism in research methods
• Emphasises that scientific observations and measurement methods are inherently objective,

Positivism is a contrast orientation to interpretivism.

Links to more information:

Positivism. New World Encyclopedia.

Positivism, 2010. Encyclopædia Britannica.