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According to positivism, what is the nature of reality (ontology)?

  • Reality is subjective and socially constructed.
  • Reality is a combination of objective and subjective elements.
  • Reality is objective and tangible, existing independently of individuals. (correct)
  • Reality is unknowable and beyond human comprehension.

What is the emphasis of interpretivism's epistemology?

  • Knowledge is subjective and context-dependent. (correct)
  • Knowledge is discovered through objective measurements and statistical analyses.
  • Knowledge is discovered through systematic observation and experimentation.
  • Knowledge is independent of individual perspectives.

In positivism, what dominates in terms of methodology?

  • Quantitative methods (correct)
  • Mixed methods
  • Qualitative methods
  • No specific dominance of methods

What is the role of the researcher in interpretivism?

<p>Acknowledges the researcher's influence on the study and recognizes the importance of the researcher's interpretation and subjectivity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of research according to positivism?

<p>To discover laws and universal truths, with emphasis on generalizability and prediction. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the methodology emphasized in interpretivism?

<p>Qualitative methods (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does positivism view the nature of reality (ontology)?

<p>Assumes an objective and tangible reality that exists independently of individuals. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What dominates in terms of methodology in interpretivism?

<p>Qualitative methods (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of research according to interpretivism?

<p>To understand context and explore subjective experiences. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does interpretivism view the role of the researcher?

<p>Acknowledges the researcher's influence on the study and recognizes the importance of the researcher's interpretation and subjectivity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a conceptual definition in research?

<p>To provide a theoretical understanding of a variable without specifying how it will be measured or manipulated. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of hypothesis predicts the existence of a relationship between variables without specifying the direction of that relationship?

<p>Non-Directional Hypothesis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a pragmatic researcher in research?

<p>To seek solutions to real-world problems and focus on the practical application of research findings. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the null hypothesis state?

<p>There is no significant effect or relationship. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an operational definition in research?

<p>To define a variable in terms of specific procedures or operations used to measure or manipulate it. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a directional hypothesis do?

<p>Makes a specific prediction about the direction of the expected relationship between variables. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the emphasis of pragmatism in epistemology?

<p>Emphasizes the importance of both quantitative and qualitative methods. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a research hypothesis?

<p>To predict a relationship between variables based on existing theories or evidence. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an associative hypothesis predict?

<p>A relationship or association between two variables without implying causation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a statistical hypothesis?

<p>Involves specific statements about the population parameters. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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