Research Paradigms in Social Science

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What is the primary function of paradigms in social research?

To shape reasoning and observations (correct)

To limit the scope of research questions

To ensure all research follows the same approach

To define the exact methods for data collection

Which concept introduced by Thomas Kuhn is equally relevant in the social sciences?

Paradigms (correct)

Variables

Experiments

Hypotheses

In social science research, which two dominant paradigms are mentioned?

Rationalism and empiricism

Constructivism and interpretivism

Positivism and postpositivism (correct)

Pragmatism and realism

Which paradigm focuses on observable and measurable phenomena?

Positivism Signup and view all the answers

How do differing beliefs between liberals and conservatives regarding education improvement relate to paradigms?

They stem from contrasting paradigms held by liberals and conservatives Signup and view all the answers

What type of research questions aim to produce knowledge that allows for engagement in social action, especially for the benefit of disadvantaged people?

Emancipatory research questions Signup and view all the answers

Which type of research questions seek to provide new ideas for the development of theories and actions?

Exploratory research questions Signup and view all the answers

In a mixed-methods study, separate questions are appropriate when focusing on:

The significance and differences in quantitative and qualitative methods Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of evaluative research questions?

To assess the effectiveness of existing methods or paradigms Signup and view all the answers

Which research questions are typically used in studies aiming to advance specific ideologies of a position?

Ideological research questions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the exploration phase in the research process?

To select research questions and identify relevant theories Signup and view all the answers

Which type of review focuses on comparing and evaluating the methodological strengths of various studies?

Methodological review Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of the research process involves selecting a research method, operationalizing constructs, and devising sampling strategies?

Stage 2: Research Design Signup and view all the answers

Which research paradigm is primarily concerned with studying social order through objective methods like surveys?

Functionalism Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinction between positivism and post-positivism?

Positivism combines empirical observations with logical reasoning, while post-positivism does not Signup and view all the answers

Which research paradigm focuses on observable and measurable phenomena?

Positivism Signup and view all the answers

Which research approach is typically associated with the use of subjective techniques like interviews?

Post-positivism Signup and view all the answers

Which two dominant research paradigms are mentioned in the text?

Positivism and interpretivism Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the four research paradigms identified by Burrell and Morgan?

Constructivism Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of the research process involves pilot testing, data collection, and data analysis?

Stage 4: Research Execution Signup and view all the answers

What is a common pitfall novice researchers may encounter?

Pursuing research fads Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial to choose research methods that best fit the problem?

To avoid adapting the problem to fit preferred methods Signup and view all the answers

What can lead to a more comprehensive understanding of social phenomena according to the text?

Understanding and applying multiple paradigms Signup and view all the answers

Which philosophical approach emphasizes observable, measurable data and objective facts?

positivism Signup and view all the answers

What type of research is often associated with statistical analysis and quantifying phenomena?

Quantitative research Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the primary reason for limiting the number of sub-questions in research?

To ensure the research remains focused and specific Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following types of research questions is concerned with comparing the current situation to a desired or expected standard?

Normative questions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best reflects the positivist paradigm in research?

Research should aim to establish causal relationships between variables Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is a key difference between qualitative and quantitative research questions?

Qualitative research questions are adaptable and flexible, while quantitative research questions are fixed Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the purpose of contextual research questions in qualitative research?

To describe the nature of what already exists Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of research?

To improve understanding of a phenomenon or issue Signup and view all the answers

Which type of research is most appropriate when ready-made solutions are necessary?

Action research Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a well-constructed research question?

How have economic and political factors affected patterns of experiencing homelessness in the US over the past ten years? Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic of a research question is considered undesirable according to the text?

Being answerable through a single Google search or article Signup and view all the answers

Which research paradigm is associated with a focus on observable and measurable phenomena?

Positivism Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between research questions and paradigms?

Research questions should be formulated to align with a specific paradigm or worldview Signup and view all the answers

Which type of research question is considered too simplistic?

Closed-ended, yes/no questions that do not allow for robust investigation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between research and action?

Research and action should be conducted simultaneously in some cases Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-constructed research question?

It requires original data, synthesis of multiple sources, and original interpretation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key factor in developing a research question?

Conducting initial reading and literature review around the topic Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary function of paradigms in social research?

Which concept introduced by Thomas Kuhn is equally relevant in the social sciences?

In social science research, which two dominant paradigms are mentioned?

Which paradigm focuses on observable and measurable phenomena?

How do differing beliefs between liberals and conservatives regarding education improvement relate to paradigms?

What type of research questions aim to produce knowledge that allows for engagement in social action, especially for the benefit of disadvantaged people?

Which type of research questions seek to provide new ideas for the development of theories and actions?

In a mixed-methods study, separate questions are appropriate when focusing on:

What is the primary purpose of evaluative research questions?

Which research questions are typically used in studies aiming to advance specific ideologies of a position?

What is the primary purpose of the exploration phase in the research process?

Which type of review focuses on comparing and evaluating the methodological strengths of various studies?

Which stage of the research process involves selecting a research method, operationalizing constructs, and devising sampling strategies?

Which research paradigm is primarily concerned with studying social order through objective methods like surveys?

What is the primary distinction between positivism and post-positivism?

Which research paradigm focuses on observable and measurable phenomena?

Which research approach is typically associated with the use of subjective techniques like interviews?

Which two dominant research paradigms are mentioned in the text?

Which of the following is NOT one of the four research paradigms identified by Burrell and Morgan?

Which phase of the research process involves pilot testing, data collection, and data analysis?

What is a common pitfall novice researchers may encounter?

Why is it crucial to choose research methods that best fit the problem?

What can lead to a more comprehensive understanding of social phenomena according to the text?

Which philosophical approach emphasizes observable, measurable data and objective facts?

What type of research is often associated with statistical analysis and quantifying phenomena?

According to the passage, what is the primary reason for limiting the number of sub-questions in research?

Which of the following types of research questions is concerned with comparing the current situation to a desired or expected standard?

Which of the following statements best reflects the positivist paradigm in research?

According to the passage, what is a key difference between qualitative and quantitative research questions?

Which of the following best describes the purpose of contextual research questions in qualitative research?

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of research?

Which type of research is most appropriate when ready-made solutions are necessary?

Which of the following is an example of a well-constructed research question?

Which characteristic of a research question is considered undesirable according to the text?

Which research paradigm is associated with a focus on observable and measurable phenomena?

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between research questions and paradigms?

Which type of research question is considered too simplistic?

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between research and action?

Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-constructed research question?

Which of the following is a key factor in developing a research question?

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