Mastering Critical Thinking

Which research approach is often used in a pragmatic approach?

Which paradigms does pragmatism view as prescriptive in their approach?

What does a pragmatic approach focus on?

What is the main goal of a pragmatic approach?

What types of methods are used in a pragmatic approach?

What does pragmatism consider traditional paradigms to be?

What is the philosophical positioning of a pragmatic approach?

What does pragmatism prioritize in research?

What is the main characteristic of a pragmatic approach?

What is the guiding principle of a pragmatic approach?

Which type of reasoning involves developing specific predictions from general principles?

Which type of reasoning involves reasoning from specific observations to more broad general rules?

What does the process of research involve in terms of decision-making?

Why must decisions in research complement one another?

What is the first step in conducting a study?

What should be done during the literature review stage of a study?

What is the purpose of data collection in a study?

What type of analysis is typically used for qualitative data?

What should be done during the interpretation stage of a study?

What is the purpose of disseminating the findings of a study?

Which research paradigm is based on the belief that reality is objective and can be measured?

Which research paradigm is based on the belief that reality is subjective and best represented by a collection of narrative data?

Which research paradigm focuses on parts rather than wholes?

Which research paradigm recognizes that complete objectivity is not possible?

Which research paradigm uses inductive reasoning and can develop theories from specific observations?

Which research paradigm is focused on raising awareness and promoting social change?

Which research paradigm believes in a pre-social reality that can be accessed through research?

Which research paradigm recognizes that reality is dependent on the ways we come to know it?

Which research paradigm uses deductive reasoning and large sample sizes to generalize findings?

Which research paradigm involves interaction between the researcher and participant and uses qualitative approaches?