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Transformative research is primarily focused on promoting political agendas and social reform.
True
Qualitative research methods are not commonly used in participatory action research.
False
Pragmatism commits to a single conception of reality.
False
Two-Eyed Seeing emphasizes the need for integrating Western knowledge with Indigenous ways of understanding.
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Phenomenology is a quantitative research approach primarily focused on statistical analysis.
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Imagination is considered less important than knowledge according to Einstein.
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Research is characterized by being systematic, logical, and empirical.
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Postpositivism embraces the idea of multiple realities and meanings.
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Constructivism focuses on narrowing down to a few categories or ideas.
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The five characteristics of research include systematic, logical, and replicable methods.
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Philosophical worldviews help shape a researcher’s approach and beliefs about research.
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Empirical conclusions in research are based on theoretical assumptions rather than data.
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Reductive research seeks to establish more precise relationships from broad datasets.
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Study Notes
Introduction to Research and Philosophical Worldviews
- Albert Einstein emphasized the significance of imagination over knowledge, stating that imagination encircles the world while knowledge is limited and conservative.
- A person's view on the importance of knowledge vs. imagination can be influenced by their personality.
The Generation of Knowledge
- Research aims to generate knowledge and often shares several common characteristics.
- Research is systematic, logical, empirical, reductive, and replicable.
Philosophical Worldviews
- Philosophical worldview refers to a researcher's fundamental beliefs about the world and the nature of research.
- A worldview provides a guiding framework for research approaches.
Postpositivism
- Believes in a single reality with objective truth.
- Seeks "one right answer" and aims to be unbiased and objective.
- Associated with scientific methods and quantitative research like experiments and surveys.
Constructivism
- Acknowledges multiple realities and meanings.
- Focuses on the complexity of views rather than simplifying them.
- Recognizes the influence of researchers' backgrounds on interpretations and uses qualitative research like phenomenology and ethnography.
Transformative
- Research should be intertwined with politics and a political agenda.
- Focus on action and reform to change the lives of research participants.
- Researchers work collaboratively with participants using participatory action research and qualitative methods.
Pragmatism
- Research should be concerned with "what works" and solutions to problems.
- No commitment to a single reality.
- Uses whatever methods are most effective, including mixed methods.
Two-Eyed Seeing
- Recognizes the value of diverse ways of understanding, including Indigenous and Western knowledge systems.
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Description
Explore the critical aspects of research methodologies and the impact of philosophical worldviews on knowledge generation. This quiz covers various perspectives, including postpositivism and constructivism, emphasizing the significance of imagination and systematic approaches in research. Test your understanding of these foundational concepts in research.
