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Assumptions Assumptions are things that are accepted as true, or at least plausible, by researchers and peers who will read your dissertation or thesis. In other words, any scholar reading your paper will assume that certain aspects of your study is true given your population, statistical test, research design, or other delimitations.

For students and novice researchers, the choice of qualitative approach and subsequent alignment among problems, research questions, data collection, and data analysis can be particularly tricky. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to provide a concise explanation of four common qualitative approaches, case study, ethnography, narrative, and phenomenology, demonstrating how each approach ...

Many characteristics make up the collective term of qualitative research, Methods used specify a certain framework in which researchers operate, Within this framework, there are two major assumptions in which I believe take precedence, Inductive reasoning and topic specificity are the two characteristics that I believe define qualitative research, Inductive reasoning is the epitome of ...

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 ...

Assumptions are foundational to dissertation research, shaping questions and methods. Rooted in prior research, personal experiences, or theories, they guide focus and ensure validity. Recognizing, critically assessing, and ensuring their appropriateness for robust research outcomes is vital; their careful evaluation enhances research credibility and broader applicability.

The purpose ofthis paper is to clarify and explore theunderlying assumptions contained within quantitative and qualitative research. It is important fori stitutional research- ers to understand the philosophical grounding of the two approaches so that they may reflect onthose assumptions while engaging ininstitutional research.

Philosophical assumptions are typically the first ideas in developing a study. This paper presents an overview of philosophical assumptions and interpretive frameworks in communication qualitative ...

Many characteristics make up the collective term of qualitative research, Methods used specify a certain framework in which researchers operate, Within this framework, there are two major assumptions in which I believe take precedence, Inductive reasoning and topic specificity are the two characteristics that I believe define qualitative ...

This article evaluates the assumptions, strengths, and weaknesses of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research paradigms in educational research. It highlights the distinct epistemological and axiological frameworks that define these paradigms and discusses how the use of mixed methods can offer a more comprehensive approach to understanding complex research questions. The findings ...

Of all the elements in a standard doctoral dissertation, few are more confusing to doctoral learners than assumptions, limitations, and delimitations. Many doctoral students have difficulty understanding and differentiating between these elements. However, these elements of the proposal are essential elements in explaining and framing the study the proposed study.

In any kind of work or study, we always bring a certain set of beliefs as well as philosophical assumptions. Qualitative researchers understand the importance of beliefs and theories that inform their work and also actively write about them in their research.

Learn how to write effective assumption statements in research with clear examples, practical tips, and FAQs. Understand the role of assumptions in qualitative and quantitative studies to strengthen your academic work.

In the academic environment, making assumptions is vital as the research statement of the problem when writing a project dissertation. Assumptions in an essay are those statements your audience will take as true or false. Today, we will be looking at making assumptions in research writing and errors to be avoided during this process.

Qualitative research can yield unique data that can complement the numbers generated in quantitative research, [1] by answering “how” and “why” research questions. As you will notice in this paper, qualitative research is underpinned by specific philosophical assumptions, quality criteria and has a lexicon or a language specific to it.

This document discusses the key assumptions of qualitative research methods. It outlines that qualitative research is characterized by two major assumptions: 1) inductive reasoning, where researchers seek to understand explanations from within the data rather than testing predetermined hypotheses, and 2) being topic specific rather than seeking generalizable conclusions. It also discusses ...

Assumptions and Limtations

This paper develops a systematic thematic analysis process for creating a conceptual model from qualitative research findings. It explores the adaptability of the proposed process across various research methodologies, including constructivist methodologies, positivist methodologies, grounded theory, and interpretive phenomenology, and ...

Qualitative researchers have underscored the importance of not only understanding the beliefs and theories that inform our research but also actively writing about them in our reports and studies. This chapter highlights various philosophical assumptions that have occupied the minds of qualitative researchers for some years and the various theoretical and interpretive frameworks that enact ...

A qualitative "approach" is a general way of thinking about conducting qualitative research. It describes, either explicitly or implicitly, the purpose of the qualitative research, the role of the researcher (s), the stages of research, and the method of data analysis.