30 Questions
Which research approach is often used in a pragmatic approach?
All of the above
Which paradigms does pragmatism view as prescriptive in their approach?
Traditional paradigms
What does a pragmatic approach focus on?
Problems
What is the main goal of a pragmatic approach?
To achieve answers to research questions
What types of methods are used in a pragmatic approach?
Both quantitative and qualitative methods
What does pragmatism consider traditional paradigms to be?
Prescriptive
What is the philosophical positioning of a pragmatic approach?
Non-prescriptive
What does pragmatism prioritize in research?
Problems
What is the main characteristic of a pragmatic approach?
Avoiding philosophical positioning
What is the guiding principle of a pragmatic approach?
Doing what works
Which type of reasoning involves developing specific predictions from general principles?
Deductive reasoning
Which type of reasoning involves reasoning from specific observations to more broad general rules?
Inductive reasoning
What does the process of research involve in terms of decision-making?
Back-and-forth movement between decisions
Why must decisions in research complement one another?
To generate high quality information
What is the first step in conducting a study?
Design the study
What should be done during the literature review stage of a study?
Become familiar with the current state of knowledge
What is the purpose of data collection in a study?
To generate high quality information
What type of analysis is typically used for qualitative data?
Thematic analysis
What should be done during the interpretation stage of a study?
Link the findings to research question
What is the purpose of disseminating the findings of a study?
To share data with peers and interested groups
Which research paradigm is based on the belief that reality is objective and can be measured?
Positivism
Which research paradigm is based on the belief that reality is subjective and best represented by a collection of narrative data?
Constructivism
Which research paradigm focuses on parts rather than wholes?
Positivism
Which research paradigm recognizes that complete objectivity is not possible?
Post positivism
Which research paradigm uses inductive reasoning and can develop theories from specific observations?
Constructivism
Which research paradigm is focused on raising awareness and promoting social change?
Transformative
Which research paradigm believes in a pre-social reality that can be accessed through research?
Positivism
Which research paradigm recognizes that reality is dependent on the ways we come to know it?
Post positivism
Which research paradigm uses deductive reasoning and large sample sizes to generalize findings?
Positivism
Which research paradigm involves interaction between the researcher and participant and uses qualitative approaches?
Constructivism
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