quantitative sociologist?

Answer 1

Sociologists often rely on quantitative methods of social research to describe large patterns in social relationships and in order to develop models that can help predict social change. Other branches of sociology believe that qualitative methods - such as focused interviews, group discussions and ethnographic methods - allow for a better understanding of social processes. Some sociologists argue for a middle ground that sees quantitative and qualitative approaches as complementary. Results from one approach can fill gaps in the other approach. For example, quantitative methods could describe large or general patterns while qualitative approaches could help to understand how individuals understand those patterns

Answer 2

You mean quantitative method of social research. A sociologist uses that and qualitative methods, depending on the issue.

Answer 3

Sociologists who use quantitative methods of research like close questionnaires or official statistics are said to be Positivists and Functionalists. According to thier cliams this is the best way to find out the truth without it being influenced by objective social meanings. However, they don't take into account people's feelings. Consequently, Interactionsist like Howard Becker strongly criticise positivists like Durkheim and Parsons because resulting from the fact that they use quantitative methods, positivists fail to get into thier subjects' shoes. Thus their methods lack validity.