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Einstein believed that imagination is less important than knowledge.
Einstein believed that imagination is less important than knowledge.
False (B)
Empirical research conclusions are based on data.
Empirical research conclusions are based on data.
True (A)
Constructivism operates from the belief in a single reality.
Constructivism operates from the belief in a single reality.
False (B)
Replicable research allows others to repeat or build on previous studies.
Replicable research allows others to repeat or build on previous studies.
Postpositivism is associated with objective truth and a single reality.
Postpositivism is associated with objective truth and a single reality.
Research must always be logical and cannot include subjective interpretations.
Research must always be logical and cannot include subjective interpretations.
All forms of research share the characteristic of being systematic.
All forms of research share the characteristic of being systematic.
The philosophical worldview of a researcher can influence their approach to research.
The philosophical worldview of a researcher can influence their approach to research.
Constructivism is primarily characterized by quantitative research methods.
Constructivism is primarily characterized by quantitative research methods.
Pragmatism emphasizes the importance of adhering to a single form of reality.
Pragmatism emphasizes the importance of adhering to a single form of reality.
Transformative research involves a collaborative approach between researchers and participants.
Transformative research involves a collaborative approach between researchers and participants.
The first step in the scientific method for quantitative research is to gather data.
The first step in the scientific method for quantitative research is to gather data.
Quantitative research is often associated with the pursuit of objective truth and single reality.
Quantitative research is often associated with the pursuit of objective truth and single reality.
Participatory action research falls under the qualitative dominant paradigm.
Participatory action research falls under the qualitative dominant paradigm.
The second step of the scientific method is to analyze and interpret results.
The second step of the scientific method is to analyze and interpret results.
Two-Eyed Seeing promotes only Western ways of understanding in research.
Two-Eyed Seeing promotes only Western ways of understanding in research.
Study Notes
Introduction to Research
- Imagination plays a crucial role in the scientific process.
- A researcher's philosophical worldview influences their approach to research.
Generating Knowledge
- Research is systematic, logical, empirical, reductive, and replicable.
- Postpositivism seeks objective truth and a single reality. It prioritizes quantitative methods (e.g., experiments, surveys).
- Constructivism acknowledges multiple realities and meanings. Research focuses on understanding perspectives and experiences, often using qualitative methods (e.g., phenomenology, ethnography).
- Transformative research aims to influence social change and is intertwined with politics. It involves collaborators and qualitative methods (e.g., participatory action research).
- Pragmatism emphasizes finding practical solutions, using a variety of methods (e.g., mixed methods).
- Two-Eyed Seeing integrates Indigenous and Western knowledge systems.
Quantitative Research
- Often stems from a postpositivist worldview.
- Used to test theories, describe variables, and analyze relationships between variables.
- Relies on measurement, statistics, bias control, and a specific writing structure (introduction, literature review, methods, results, discussion).
Scientific Method
- A key approach in quantitative research.
- Involves four steps:
- Developing the problem
- Formulating hypotheses
- Gathering data
- Analyzing and interpreting results
- Researchers identify independent and dependent variables when developing a problem.
- Independent variable is manipulated by the researcher.
- Dependent variable is potentially affected by the independent variable.
Research Questions in Quantitative Research
- Shape and focus the purpose of the study.
- Often take three forms:
- Comparison of groups
- Relationship between independent and dependent variables
- Description of a variable's response or status
- All types of research questions require identifying the relevant variables.
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Explore the key philosophies and methodologies that shape research in science. From postpositivism to pragmatism, understand how different approaches influence knowledge generation. This quiz delves into the frameworks guiding researchers in their quest for truth and meaning.
