The philosophical perspective underlying a research methodology may be described as the set of assumptions or underpinnings which inform the research, including the choice of methodology and justification of the selections made (Crotty, 1998; Levy, 2006). This is sometimes referred to as the theoretical perspective, which Crotty (1998, p. 3) defines as: “the philosophical stance informing ...
Research philosophy is a vast topic and here we will not be discussing this topic in great details. Research philosophy is associated with assumption, knowledge and nature of the study. It deals with the specific way of developing knowledge. This matter needs to be addressed because researchers may have different assumptions about the nature of truth and knowledge and philosophy helps us to ...
Situating Philosophy and Interpretive Frameworks Within the Research Process rch, and considering how to actively write it into a study. To help in this process, we use a framework to guide understanding of how philosophi-cal assumptions and interpretive frameworks (paradigm perspectives and theoretical orientations)
Learn the basics of research philosophy and the three research paradigms: positivism, interpretivism and pragmatism (includes examples).
This paper provides a comprehensive review of existing literature on research design, philosophy, and quantitative approaches in scientific research methodology.
Positivism became the dominant perspective after the Enlightenment, but following the realisation that not all research fits this paradigm, a shift in thinking occurred. This brought about a new way of thinking about social science, and new and competing philosophical perspectives emerged.
1.3 Research Paradigms and Philosophical Assumptions Research involves answering questions, and the approach utilised is based on paradigms, philosophical assumptions, and distinct methods or procedures. Researchers’ approaches are influenced by their worldviews which comprise their beliefs and philosophical assumptions about the nature of the world and how it can be understood. 9 These ways ...
The underlying question that philosophy attempts to answer is how thinking relates to being, meaning the way a PhD student answers this question determines their philosophical perspective or general theoretical worldview. The ontological and epistemological positions you have taken in your study will guide your action, which is the main idea behind theoretical perspectives or research ...
Abstract Background: There are three commonly known philosophical research paradigms used to guide research methods and analysis: positivism, interpretivism and critical theory. Being able to justify the decision to adopt or reject a philosophy should be part of the basis of research. It is therefore important to understand these paradigms, their origins and principles, and to decide which is ...
Pragmatism, in particular, promotes the integration of multiple perspectives and methods. Researchers may combine qualitative and quantitative approaches or draw from different philosophies depending on the research question and objectives. What are the advantages of each research philosophy?
What is research philosophy? Explore foundational theories & diverse approaches Learn about various types that guide academic research Read on!
This chapter provides an overview of the philosophical assumptions that underly qualitative research, including the types of logics employed as well as the axiological, epistemological, and ...
This section outlines the core aspects of philosophical methods, emphasizing the importance of doubt, formulation of problems, solution proposals, argumentation, and dialectics. These elements are foundational in philosophical inquiry, guiding the process from questioning to solution evaluation.
To help in this iterative process, we use a framework to guide understanding of how philosophical assumptions and interpretive frame-works (paradigm perspectives and theoretical orientations) are situated within and influential to the research process.
By Rev. Prof Jonathan Edward Tetteh Kuwornu-Adjaottor Posted 19th June 2020 Every research has a philosophy behind it and an approach or approaches for studying a phenomenon. What is philosophy? What are the broad philosophies underpinning research? In this article, I would
The findings suggest that understanding the interplay between philosophy and methodology is crucial for ensuring a coherent and effective research design. By synthesizing existing theoretical perspectives, this paper contributes to a deeper understanding of the methodological choices available for scientific research.
An attempt is made to make research scholars understand the philosophical underpinnings of research with respect to various paradigms in a very lucid manner.
